LAGOS POLICE ARREST 23 CULTISTS, RECOVER 5 FIREARMS IN STATEWIDE CRACKDOWN
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By: Tajudeen Aminat
The Lagos State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, has intensified its crackdown on cultism and violent crime across the state, recording major breakthroughs through coordinated raids in Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba, and Iju.
The operations led to the arrest of 23 suspected cultists and the recovery of five firearms, along with other incriminating items.
In Ikorodu, four suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence linking them to cult-related activities, with preliminary findings suggesting ties to the Buccaneers Confraternity (Sea Lords).
On Lagos Island, nine suspects were picked up from a criminal hideout during a coordinated raid. In Ilasan, five suspects were arrested in connection with the killing of Emmanuel Obioson.
In Okoko, one suspect allegedly connected to the Eiye Confraternity was arrested with a firearm in his possession.
In Ogba and Iju, four suspects were arrested for involvement in illegal cult gatherings, assault, and other violent crimes. Weapons used in the attacks were recovered, while victims are currently receiving medical treatment.
The suspects include Shina Wale (36), Kehinde Kareem (18), Mohammed Aileru (18), Bada Mujeeb (18), Salam Kosoko (30), Yusuf Anjorin (19), Quadri Abubakar (21), Lateef Salako (18), Fawaz Bello (30), Oyesola Olalekan (36), Ubaka Justice (36), Emmanuel Obekpa (36), Sodiq Ademola (36), Balogun Taofeek (33), Azeez Owolabi (28), Meshack Obini (24), Fabulous John (25), Promise Israel (28), Bright Aniedi (27), Familola Fikayo David (24), Akeem Olamilekan (43), Muiz Oyedele (20), and Hamzat Sadiq (19).
Recovered exhibits include five locally made pistols, one toy pistol, 15 live cartridges, three expended cartridges, a police camouflage face cap, an army camouflage face cap, and a jack knife with pouch.
The Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to eradicating cultism and violent crime in Lagos State, urging residents to remain vigilant and provide timely, credible information through emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.
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