LAGOS POLICE ARREST FIVE SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RECOVER ARMS AND VEHICLE AFTER DEADLY ONIREKE–ISASHI CLASH
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected cultists following a violent clash between rival cult groups in the Onireke and Isashi areas of Lagos State.
The suspects identified as Victor Christian, 43; Samuel Success, 29; Balogun Emmanuel, 43; Wisdom Chukwuemeka, 28; and Oche Job, 39 were apprehended during a swift police operation that prevented further bloodshed and restored calm to the affected communities.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the incident occurred on October 4, 2025, around 10:00 p.m. Tactical squads and divisional operatives responded immediately to distress calls reporting the ongoing cult clash.
Three victims were rushed to the hospital for treatment, but one was later confirmed dead by a doctor at Badagry General Hospital.
A subsequent raid of the area led to the arrest of five suspects believed to be directly involved in the attack and killing. Police also recovered several arms, ammunition, and other exhibits from the suspects and their operational vehicle a Toyota Avalon with registration number KTU 610 JB.
Recovered items include one locally-made pistol, two pump-action guns, 52 live cartridges, two expended cartridges, a cutlass, an HP laptop, multiple mobile phones, and an international passport bearing the name Ekomafe Gregory Dickson.
The statement noted that all exhibits have been documented as part of ongoing investigations. The suspects remain in police custody and will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift response. He assured residents of continued efforts to dismantle cult networks across the state and prevent further violence.
Jimoh urged Lagosians to remain law-abiding, security-conscious, and to report suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.
The Command has also intensified surveillance and deployed additional patrol teams to the affected areas to forestall reprisal attacks and ensure sustained peace and safety.
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