Arrest Of Five Suspected Cultists, Recovery Of Weapons, Hard Drugs, SIM Cards, Phones, Laptops And Charms

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of the Aye Confraternity during an intelligence-led operation along the Ago/Festac Bridge axis of the state.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the suspects were apprehended during a routine stop-and-search exercise carried out by operatives of the command.

The police disclosed that the operation began after officers intercepted a Toyota Camry XLE saloon car occupied by two suspects, identified as Emmanuel John, 24, and David Godwin, 28.

A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of substances suspected to be hard drugs. During preliminary interrogation, both men allegedly confessed to being members of the Aye Confraternity.

The statement noted that further investigations resulted in the arrest of three additional suspects identified as Samuel Owubokiri, 25, Adetona Seyi, 20, and David Chigozie, 25, who were also said to have admitted belonging to the same cult group.

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Police said several items were recovered from the suspects during the operation, including military camouflage, two machetes, one battle axe, one knife, 500 SIM cards, five mobile phones, five laptops, charms, and various substances suspected to be hard drugs.

“The suspects also confessed to being members of the Aye Confraternity,” the statement read.

Reaffirming the command’s commitment to tackling cult-related violence and other criminal activities, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, assured residents that efforts to rid the state of violent crimes would continue.

“The Lagos State Police Command remains unwavering in its commitment to combating cultism and other violent crimes across the state,” the commissioner said.

He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support law enforcement agencies by providing timely and credible information that could help prevent crime and improve public safety.

For emergencies and information sharing, the command advised residents to contact the Lagos State Police Command through its designated emergency telephone lines.