By our Reporter
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists allegedly involved in criminal activities across the Lekki, Ajah and Elemoro axis of the state, recovering a locally made cut-to-size gun during the operation.
The suspects were arrested between October 2 and 9, 2026, following credible and actionable intelligence received by police operatives, according to a statement issued by the Command.
The suspects were identified as Arisekola Ojo, 32; Oluwatobi Oyewole, 29; Oluwaseyi Odunewu, 32; and Olumagba Ifatope, 29. They were arrested over their alleged involvement in conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society.
The police said investigations into the case led to the recovery of a locally made cut-to-size gun during a search conducted at the residence of Odunewu.
According to the Command, the suspects have made useful statements, while investigations are ongoing to apprehend other individuals allegedly connected to the crimes and recover additional firearms.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the Command’s commitment to dismantling cult groups and other criminal networks across the state. He warned individuals involved in cultism and other criminal activities to desist or face the full weight of the law.
Fatai also urged residents to continue providing credible and timely information to the police to strengthen security and combat criminal activities in their communities.
