By our Reporter
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected members of the Aye Confraternity and recovered weapons, suspected hard drugs, 500 SIM cards, laptops, mobile phones and charms during an intelligence-led operation in the state.
The suspects were apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Ago/Festac Bridge axis of Lagos.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, operatives intercepted a Toyota Camry XLE saloon car conveying two suspects identified as Emmanuel John, 24, and David Godwin, 28.
A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of substances suspected to be hard drugs. During preliminary interrogation, the duo allegedly confessed to being members of the Aye Confraternity.
The police said further investigation led to the arrest of three additional suspects identified as Samuel Owubokiri, 25, Adetona Seyi, 20, and David Chigozie, 25, who also allegedly confessed to membership of the cult group.
Items recovered from the suspects include military camouflage, two machetes, a battle axe, a knife, 500 SIM cards, five mobile phones, five laptops, charms and various substances suspected to be hard drugs.
Commenting on the development, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating cultism and other violent crimes across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to the police to support crime prevention and enhance public safety.
The command also encouraged members of the public to report emergencies and share useful information through its designated emergency lines.
