By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Operatives of Ijede Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist/armed robber and recovered a locally made firearm.
On 18th August, 2025, the operatives received complaints that an individual was brandishing a locally made gun and threatening members of the public at Sabon Kasuwa area of Abule Eko. Acting swiftly on the complaint, the operatives traced the suspect, one Onamade Kayode ‘m,’ to an uncompleted building, where he was arrested.
Investigations revealed that the suspect, who was released from prison in 2022 for cultism related offences, is still an active member of a cult group. He admitted to having a firearm and led the operatives to a toilet pipe within the uncompleted building from where the firearm was recovered.
The suspect is currently cooperating with ongoing investigations to apprehend other cult members and recover weapons in their possession, after which he will be prosecuted accordingly.
