Men of the Nigeria Police in Lagos Saturday arrested 86 suspects for cultism and violent other violent crime in Ikorodu, Lagos state
According to statement released on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos state, DSP Bala Elkana said: “Acting on credible intelligence, the Special Strike Force on social miscreants established by the commissioner of Police Lagos state, CP Hakeem Odumosu psc arrested 21 cult suspects at Adamo community, Imota.
“The suspects who belong to two rival cult groups, Aiye and Eiye confraternity, mobilised from Emure and Adamo communities to unleash terror on residents of Adamo community and environs.”
He said the arrest was carried out in joined operations with operatives from Imota Police Station, Rapid Response Squad, Special Anti-Robbery Squad and Area N Command.
He further disclosed that 11 assorted pistols of different caliber with large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the suspects.
He said the suspects confessed to be responsible for series of violent attacks, murder and armed robbery incidents recorded in Ikorodu area of Lagos state, saying police said suspects would be charged to Court.
