Police arrest four suspected cultists, recover locally made gun in Lagos

Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists allegedly terrorising the Lekki, Ajah and Elemoro areas of the state.

The suspects have been apprehended between October 2 and 9, 2026 following intelligence acquired by police operatives, in keeping with an announcement issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi.

The arrested suspects have been recognized as Arisekola Ojo, 32, Oluwatobi Oyewole, 29, Oluwaseyi Odunewu, 32 and Olumagba Ifatope, 29. They are being investigated over alleged conspiracy and membership of an illegal society.

The police mentioned investigations led to the restoration of a locally made cut-to-size gun throughout a search of Odunewu’s residence, following info obtained from the suspects.

According to the command, the suspects have made statements thought of helpful to the investigation, whereas efforts are ongoing to trace down different people allegedly linked to the crimes and recover extra firearms.

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the command’s dedication to dismantling cult teams and different legal networks working throughout the state.

Fatai warned these concerned in cultism and different legal actions to desist or face the complete penalties of the legislation. He additionally urged residents to offer the police with credible and well timed info to assist enhance safety in their communities.

The command supplied the next emergency contact numbers for residents in search of police help: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine) and 09168630929.