Three suspected cultists caught with 9 guns, others in Lagos

By Deborah Akpede

Nine suspected Aye Confraternity cult gang have been arrested in Ikorodu area of Lagos with nine guns, ammunition and other dangerous weapons recovered from them.

The suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation, Lagos police command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Adebisi said the operation followed credible information from members of the public on the activities of some suspected cultists in the Imota, Ikorodu area of the state.

“Acting on the intelligence, police operatives stormed the location and apprehended the suspects of ages 37, 42 and 60.

“Items recovered from them include one beretta pistol, one locally made pistol, seven dane guns, 10 live cartridges, seven expended cartridges, one stun gun, two handcuffs and four cutlasses, among other exhibits,” she said.

The spokesperson said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were members of the Aiye Confraternity.

According to her, the recovered Beretta pistol allegedly belonged to a notorious cultist known as “Mayibone”, who is currently at large.

Adebisi asserted that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing gang members and recover additional weapons.

She said Lagos Commissioner of Police Mr Fatai Tijani, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling cultism and other violent crimes across Lagos.

The spokesperson urged residents to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information to enhance crime-fighting efforts.

She encouraged residents to report suspicious persons, vehicles and activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines. (NAN)