The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command said they have arrested four suspected cultists, who allegedly terrorise the Lekki, Ajah and Elemere axis of the state.
The operatives disclosed that they recovered a locally made cut-to-size gun during a search at one of the suspects’ residences.
The arrest was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi.
Adebisi stated that the arrests, which followed credible and actionable intelligence received by operatives, were carried out between October 2 and 9, 2026, adding that it was part of the command’s sustained efforts to combat cultism and other criminal activities across the state.
She identified the suspects as Arisekola Ojo (32); Oluwatobi Oyewole (29); Oluwaseyi Odunewu (32); and Olumagba Ifatope (29), highlighting that they were all male suspects.
According to the PPRO, the suspects were arrested over their alleged involvement in conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society.
She further disclosed that investigations into the case led to the recovery of a locally made cut-to-size gun, following confessions obtained from the suspects during interrogation.
Abimbola stated that the firearm was recovered during a search conducted at the residence of Oluwaseyi Odunewu, one of the arrested suspects, noting that the suspects had made useful statements that would aid further investigations.
She also revealed that efforts were on to apprehend other members of the gang and recover additional firearms.
“The arrests form part of the Lagos State Police Command’s ongoing efforts to dismantle cult groups and other criminal networks operating across the state.” The PPRO asserted.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, had reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling cultism and other criminal activities.
He warned individuals involved in cultism and other criminal activities to desist from such acts or face the full wrath of the law.
The CP also urged residents to continue providing credible and timely information to the police, which he said would aid the strengthening of security and support efforts to combat crime in their communities.
He assured that investigations were continuing, particularly to identify and apprehend other individuals allegedly connected to the crimes and recover additional firearms.
