The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists during an intelligence-led operation in Imota, recovering firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous weapons.
The operation followed credible information from members of the public regarding the activities of suspected cultists in Imota. Acting on the intelligence, operatives of the Command stormed the location and arrested Jelili Adeyemo ‘M’, 37, alleged to be the armourer of the group; Bisoye Adewale ‘M’, 42; and John Okeafo ‘M’, 60.
Exhibits recovered include one Beretta pistol, one locally made pistol, seven (7) Dane guns, ten (10) live cartridges, seven (7) expended cartridges, one stun gun, two (2) handcuffs, four (4) cutlasses, and other items.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are members of the Aiye Confraternity. The recovered Beretta pistol allegedly belongs to a notorious cultist known as “Mayibone,” who is currently at large. The suspects have been arraigned and remanded in custody, while efforts continue to apprehend other fleeing gang members and recover additional weapons.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling cultism and other violent crimes across the State. He urged residents to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information to aid ongoing crime-fighting efforts.
Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines: 0706 101 9374, 0806 515 4338, 0806 329 9264, 0803 934 4870, 0808 019 3432 (Marine), and 0916 863 0929. #Securitynewsalert.com
