Police raid cultists’ meeting, arrest 3, recover firearms

Three suspected cultists were arrested and firearms recovered when police officers raided an alleged cult gathering in the Elemoro area of Lagos.

The Lagos State Police Command disclosed the arrests in a statement issued Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin.

He said the suspects—Christopher Anah, 28; Bada Olosesi, 38; and Magaji Yosuf, 34—were apprehended during what was believed to be a cult meeting held on April 26, 2025.

“The operatives, while on routine patrol, got wind of an unlawful gathering of about fifteen individuals suspected to be cultists and acted swiftly, closing in on the group and successfully arresting three suspects, while others fled the scene,” the statement read.

According to Hundeyin, a search of the suspects led to the recovery of two firearms.

“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of two firearms: a defaced Beretta pistol and a locally made pistol loaded with one unexpended cartridge. These weapons were seized, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects, as investigation continues,” he said.