By Our Reporter
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspected cultist and recovered two locally made pistols, three live cartridges and a battle axe in intelligence-led operations in the state.
The suspect, identified as Okiki Muhammed Adewusi, popularly known as “Baba Obo”, was arrested by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad, Base 7, Abule Iroko, Sango-Ota, in the Ore area of Atan on October 26, 2026.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the arrest was made at about 8 p.m. following credible intelligence.
According to the statement, a search of the suspect’s residence led to the recovery of a locally made pistol and three live cartridges. Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.
The police said a follow-up operation at about 6:30 a.m. on October 27, based on information obtained from the suspect, led to the recovery of a second locally made pistol and a battle axe at another location.
The command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspects believed to be involved in the activities and recover additional weapons, while investigations continued to establish the full circumstances of the case.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and effective use of intelligence. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks, curbing cult-related activities and tackling the illegal possession of firearms.
Ojajuni urged residents to provide timely and credible information about suspected criminal activities, assuring them that the command would continue to act on actionable intelligence to protect lives and property and maintain public safety across the state.
