CITIZENS COMPASS— Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists allegedly terrorising the Lekki-Ajah, Elemoro axis and its environs.
The arrest followed credible and actionable intelligence received by operatives of the Command between 2nd and 9th October 2026.
The suspects, identified as Arisekola Ojo, ‘m’, 32 years; Oluwatobi Oyewole, ‘m’ 29 years; Oluwaseyi Odunewu, ‘m’ 32 years; and Olumagba Ifatope, ‘m’ 29 years; were arrested over their alleged involvement in conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society. During investigation, their confession led to the recovery of one locally made cut-to-size gun during a search conducted at the residence of Oluwaseyi.
Confirming the arrest, spokesperson for the Command, Abimbola Adebisi, on Tuesday, said the suspects have made useful statements, while investigation is ongoing to apprehend other individuals linked to the crimes and recover additional firearms.
The Spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to dismantling cult groups and other criminal networks across the State. He warned individuals involved in cultism and other criminal activities to desist or face the full wrath of the law. While urging residents to continue providing credible and timely information to the Police to enhance security in their communities.
