POLICE NAB SUSPECTED EIYE CULTIST, RECOVER TWO PISTOLS IN OGUN
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspected cultist, Okiki Muhammed Adewusi, and recovered two locally made pistols, three live cartridges and a battle axe during intelligence-led operations in the state.
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspect, popularly known as Baba Obo, was arrested by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics Squad, SWAT Base 7, Abule Iroko, Sango-Ota.
According to the statement, the arrest took place at about 8pm on Monday, October 26, 2026, in the Ore area of Atan, following credible intelligence received by the operatives.
A search of the suspect’s residence reportedly led to the recovery of a locally made pistol and three live cartridges.
Babaseyi said the arrest was part of the command’s ongoing efforts to combat cultism and violent crime across the state.
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He stated that preliminary investigations indicated that Adewusi had allegedly admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.
The police spokesperson added that a follow-up operation was conducted at about 6:30am on Tuesday, October 27, following information obtained from the arrested suspect.
During the operation, operatives recovered a second locally made pistol and a battle axe from a separate location. The items were secured as exhibits.
Babaseyi said the operation demonstrated the command’s commitment to acting on credible intelligence beyond making arrests and preventing dangerous weapons from circulating illegally.
He added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspected accomplices and recover additional weapons, while investigations continued to establish the full circumstances of the case.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and effective use of intelligence.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s determination to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt cult-related activities and curb the illegal possession of firearms across the state.
He also urged residents to provide timely and credible information about suspected criminal activities, assuring them that the police would continue to act on actionable intelligence to protect lives and property and maintain public safety.
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