Police bust 8 cult-gang members in Lagos, recover fake dollars, charms, others

By Deborah Akpede

Police have listed a Nigerian military camouflage uniform, a battle axe, an assault dagger, several charms, and counterfeit $100 bills amounting to $3,000 among items it recovered from eight suspected cultists they recently arrested in Odogunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

The eight suspected cultists who were also into and armed robbery were arrested during a targeted raid by operatives of Lagos Police, the spokesperson of the Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi said in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

According to her, the suspects, who were between the ages of 23 and 28, were apprehended about 5:30 a.m. on Monday.

“The operation was carried out by the Bullock Tactical Team following credible intelligence report about criminal activities in the area.

“The team stormed a criminal hideout and apprehended eight suspects allegedly planning nefarious acts.

“Items recovered from them include a Nigerian military camouflage uniform, a battle axe, an assault dagger, several charms, and counterfeit $100 bills amounting to $3,000, ” Adebisi said.

The spokesperson said that during interrogation, one of the suspects confessed to being the leader of the Eiye Confraternity in the area.

She added that the suspect also admitted to have handed over a locally made pistol to his colleague who is now at large.

According to her, efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and recover the firearm.

The image maker said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, praised the operatives for their professionalism and swift action.

Jimoh, while commending the officers, reiterated the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security across the state. (NAN)DOA/JI