23 arrested, 5 guns recovered as police raid cult hideouts across Lagos
Lagos Police Arrest 23 Suspected Cult Members, Seize Firearms
The Lagos State Police Command announced the arrest of 23 individuals suspected of involvement in cult activities, following a series of coordinated raids across the state. The operations, which occurred in Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba, and Iju, aimed to combat cultism, violent crime, and illegal possession of firearms.
According to a statement from the police, the arrests stemmed from credible intelligence and targeted operations executed simultaneously in the identified areas.
In Ikorodu, four individuals were apprehended for suspected links to the Buccaneers Confraternity, also known as the Sea Lords. On Lagos Island, nine suspects were taken into custody during a raid on a suspected hideout. In Ilasan, five suspects were arrested in connection with the killing of Emmanuel Obioson. Additionally, one suspect believed to have ties to the Eiye Confraternity was arrested in Okoko while in possession of a firearm. Four more suspects were detained in Ogba and Iju for alleged involvement in cult gatherings and assaults.
The police recovered several weapons, including five locally made pistols, a toy gun, 15 live cartridges, and other items associated with the attacks. Victims of the violent incidents are currently receiving medical treatment.
The arrested individuals are aged between 18 and 43 and include: Shina Wale, Kehinde Kareem, Mohammed Aileru, Bada Mujeeb, Salam Kosoko, Yusuf Anjorin, Quadri Abubakar, Lateef Salako, Fawaz Bello, Oyesola Olalekan, Ubaka Justice, Emmanuel Obekpa, Sodiq Ademola, Balogun Taofeek, Azeez Owolabi, Meshack Obini, Fabulous John, Promise Israel, Bright Aniedi, Familola Fikayo David, Akeem Olamilekan, Muiz Oyedele, and Hamzat Sadiq.
Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai reiterated the command’s commitment to eradicating cultism and violent crime in the state, highlighting the significant advances made through these targeted operations.
