The Ogun State Police Command, in conjunction with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, has arrested seven suspected cultists and also recovered firearms, three live cartridges and criminal charms in Shagamu, Ogun state.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the state Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the raid was conducted in response to the cult clash between two rival cult groups known as Aiye and Eiye, resulting in the death of four individuals at Ewu Iya in Sakura area of the state.
The suspects apprehended were Asaiye Omolaja, Azeez Nofiu, Mathew Adewale, and Bolaji Ogunkemaya.
He noted that Bolaji Ogunkemaya was found with four deceased persons in the same room where the killings occurred.
One of the arrested suspects, Bolaji Ogunkemaya stated that their leader is known as Azubike aka Better.
He noted that Bolaji Ogunkemaya was found with four deceased persons in the same room where the killings occurred.
One of the arrested suspects, Bolaji Ogunkemaya stated that their leader is known as Azubike aka Better.
The Commissioner of Police, Alamutu Mustapha, visited Sagamu on Monday to assess the situation firsthand and profile all the suspects apprehended.
