Police operatives in Lagos have arrested four suspected cultists linked to a series of violent crimes and killings in Ajanmgbadi, Ojo and neighbouring communities in the State.
Spokesperson for the State police command, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos.
Adebisi said the suspects were arrested as part of ongoing efforts to tackle cultism, violent crimes and other criminal activities across the state.
She said the suspects, aged between 22 and 39, were arrested at a hotel in Ajanmgbadi, Ojo Local Government Area following credible intelligence.
According to her, preliminary investigations uncovered evidence linking the suspects to violent crimes in the area.
“Investigators recovered a video from one of the suspects’ mobile phones allegedly showing the killing of unidentified persons within Ajanmgbadi and neighbouring communities.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of the Aiye Confraternity and admitted terrorising residents through a series of killings and other violent crimes,” the spokesperson stated.
Adebisi said further search led to the recovery of two locally made pistols, one revolver and 13 live cartridges allegedly used in the crimes.