Ogun police arrest 7 suspected cultists terrorising Ijebu-Ode

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended seven suspected cultists believed to be terrorising the Ijebu-Ode area of the state.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Balogun Ibrahim, Towolawi Omotayo, Oshodi Oluwaseun, Nkechi John, Mustapha Aliu, Opeyemi Rasheed, and Mustapha Sikiru.

Confirming the arrests, the Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the suspects are members of the notorious Aiye Confraternity and had been on the command’s watchlist for their involvement in various cult-related activities.

The arrests followed a well-coordinated sting operation conducted on Thursday by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team.

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Odutola revealed that the suspects were also implicated in robberies, housebreaking, and the use of illicit drugs, which had instilled fear among residents.

She said, “The SWAT team received intelligence that members of the Aiye Confraternity, also known as the Black Axe cult group, who had been on their watchlist for a long time, were spotted along Ogbo on Ijebu-Ode Road.

“Acting on this information, the SWAT team was dispatched for action, leading to the arrest of seven suspects. A search revealed exhibits including a cut-to-size, locally made, single-barrel gun, seven live cartridges, and a handheld axe.”

Items recovered during the operation include a cut-to-size locally made single-barrel gun, seven live cartridges, and a handheld axe

Odutola added that investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest other suspected members in the area.