Ogun Eiye confraternity kingpin Hammed, 18 other deadly cultists arrested

By Abiodun Lawal

An alleged kingpin of the Eiye Confraternity, Ogunnibi Hammed was among the suspected cultists arrested by the police in Ogun in an operation targeted at the masterminds of terror in Odogbolu, Sagamu, Ijebu Ode and Ilishan areas of the state.

Hammed is a notorious cultist widely known for his involvement in recent gruesome attacks against rival cult groups in Ogun, SP Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday.

Odutola explained that Ogunnibi and the other suspects were arrested in a tactical operation on Sunday.

The PPRO stated that the operation was as a result of a combined effort between the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the Anti-Cultism Unit (AKU), and the Obalende Division of the police force.

Odutola who added that the police acted on intercepted information stated that apart from Hammed, 18 other suspected cultists who were arrested had confessed to being active members of different cult groups.

The police spokeswoman explained that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Abiodun Alamutu, had ordered an immediate investigation into the individuals apprehended.

“As the investigation progresses, the police will provide updates to the public regarding any relevant developments in this case,” he said.

(NAN)