Police Arrests 2 Suspected Cultists In Lagos, Recover Firearm

The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested two suspected cultists in the state and recovered firearm from them.

This was made known by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos.

He disclosed that the suspected cultists were arrested during a routine police patrol by detectives from the Badagry division, adding that the police team was suspicious of the suspects’ movement within the Ajara community and launched an attack on them, while other members of the gang took to their heels upon sighting the operatives.

“After a thorough search of the suspects, a locally-made double-barrel pistol, nine live cartridges, charms and weed suspected to be Indian hemp were found in their possession.

“Investigation revealed that the suspects are members of Eiye Confraternity in Badagry and environs.

“Efforts are in place to unravel more details about their activities and source of the firearms in their possession,” he said.

Hundeyin said that the suspects would be arraigned upon conclusion of the investigation.