The Lagos state Police command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Muyideen Olatunbosun, over alleged cultism in Ikorodu, Lagos state. According to the police, Olatunbosun was arrested during an intelligence-led anti-crime patrol in the Idi-Iroko, Ogolonto, and Agric areas of Ikorodu. The operatives received actionable intelligence while on patrol, leading to the suspect's arrest and subsequent search. The police reportedly recovered several items from Olatunbosun, including a rubber-made pistol, an axe, criminal charms, and a substance identified as "Ice".
The Lagos state Police command's spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrest and provided details of the recovered items. Adebisi stated that Olatunbosun was taken into police custody and was assisting investigators with the ongoing investigation. The police are currently working to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected cult group allegedly linked to Olatunbosun. The investigation aims to uncover the extent of the group's activities and bring all members to justice.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their vigilance and prompt response to the intelligence received. Fatai reiterated the Command's commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations against cultism and other criminal activities across Lagos. He emphasized the importance of community cooperation in preventing crime and urged residents to continue providing the police with timely and credible information.
The police have provided emergency contact lines for residents to report suspicious activities or provide information that could assist in preventing crime and apprehending suspected criminals. The contact lines are 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929. The police encourage residents to use these lines to report any information that could help in the fight against crime.
The recovered items, including the rubber-made pistol, axe, charms, and suspected "Ice", are being examined by the police as part of the investigation. The police are working to determine the source and purpose of these items, as well as the suspect's involvement in the alleged cult group. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are following up on leads to apprehend other suspected members of the group.
The arrest of Olatunbosun and the recovery of the items are part of the Lagos state Police command's efforts to combat cultism and other criminal activities in the state. The police have been working to identify and disrupt cult groups and other criminal organizations, and have made several arrests in recent months. The Command's commitment to intelligence-driven operations has led to a significant reduction in crime in the state.
The police are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, emphasized the importance of community cooperation in preventing crime and assured residents that the police are committed to protecting them and their property. The investigation into Olatunbosun's activities is ongoing, and the police will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key points
- The Lagos state police arrested a suspected cultist, Muyideen Olatunbosun, and recovered a rubber-made pistol, axe, charms, and suspected "Ice" in Ikorodu.
- The police are working to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected cult group allegedly linked to Olatunbosun.
- The Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their vigilance and reiterated the Command's commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations against cultism and other criminal activities.
