Police arrest suspected cultist, recover pistol, axe in Ikorodu - The Guardian Nigeria News

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, Muyideen Olatunbosun, for alleged cultism in the Ikorodu area of the state.   Olatunbosun was arrested by operatives of the Command’s anti-crime team during a patrol around Idi-Iroko, Ogolonto and Agric areas of Ikorodu, following intelligence received by the team.   A search of the suspect led to the recovery of a rubber-made pistol, an axe, criminal charms and a substance suspected to be an illicit drug popularly known as “Ice”.   The command said the suspect is currently in police custody and assisting with an ongoing investigation, while efforts are being made to apprehend other suspected members of the alleged cult group.   The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their vigilance and prompt response to credible information.   Fatai reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations against cultism and other forms of criminality across the state.

He also urged members of the public to continue providing the police with timely and credible information to assist in preventing crime and apprehending suspected offenders.