The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three secondary school students in connection with a suspected cult initiation in Owode-Yewa. The students, aged 12, 18, and 18, were apprehended following intelligence about a planned gathering tagged “Kito Day”. The operation was carried out after the command received information about a planned cult-related activity involving students from different secondary schools in the area.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the intelligence was received on October 22, 2026, prompting the Divisional Police Officer in Owode-Yewa to deploy detectives to the location. The operation was conducted in collaboration with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria. The police said the suspects were arrested and items suspected to be connected to the planned activity were recovered.
The recovered items included an English axe, two knives, a short cutlass, a rubber toy gun, and a school bag. The police said the operation was a success and that the suspects and recovered exhibits would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The command said the case would be transferred to the SCID on October 23, 2026. The police reiterated their commitment to tackling cult-related activities and urged residents to provide credible information that could help prevent crime. The Ogun State Police Command has been working to curb cult-related activities in the area.
The arrested students are currently being held and would face prosecution if found guilty. The police did not disclose further details about the suspects, but it is understood that they are being held in a secure facility. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of students in the area.
The Ogun State Police Command has assured residents that it would continue to work to prevent and combat crime. The command urged residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The police also appreciated the cooperation of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in the operation.
The incident is a reminder of the need for continued efforts to prevent cult-related activities in the area. The Ogun State Police Command has called on parents and guardians to be aware of their children's activities and to report any suspicious behavior to the authorities. The police would continue to investigate the matter and take necessary actions.
Key points
- The Ogun State Police Command arrested three students over suspected cult initiation in Owode-Yewa.
- The police recovered items suspected to be connected to the planned activity, including an English axe and knives.
- The suspects and recovered exhibits would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and possible prosecution.
