Lagos State Police Command has arrested twenty-three suspected cultists and recovered five firearms in a series of coordinated raids across multiple areas of the state.
According to Police Public Relations officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the operation was carried out simultaneously across Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba, and Iju, were ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, as part of a sustained campaign against cultism and illegal arms proliferation in Lagos.
She added, in Ikorodu, four suspects were arrested following credible intelligence linking them to cult-related activities. Preliminary findings indicate links to the Buccaneers Confraternity (Sea Lords).
“Whilst the raid in Lagos Island, nine suspected cultists were arrested during a raid on a criminal hideout. In Ilasan, five suspects in connection with a cult-related killing of one Emmanuel Obioson were arrested. In Okoko, one suspect with ties to the Eiye Confraternity was intercepted in possession of a firearm.
“Similarly, in Ogba and Iju areas, the operations led to the arrest of four suspects involved in illegal cult gatherings, assault, and other related violent crimes. Weapons used in the attacks were recovered, and victims are currently receiving medical attention.
“Exhibits recovered during the operations include five locally made pistols, one toy pistol, fifteen live cartridges, three expended cartridges, a police camouflage face cap, an army camouflage face cap, and a jack knife with its pouch.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to eradicating cultism and violent crimes. He urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with timely and credible information.”
