Operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) have arrested three suspected cult members and recovered a firearm in Ijagun town, Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of the state. The arrest was made on Sunday at about 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Villa, Abapawa, Ijagun. The suspects, identified as Samuel, Dapo, and Favour, were taken into custody following credible intelligence on their activities.
According to the State Commander of the Corps, Commander Soji Ganzallo, the arrest was a result of a security operation carried out by operatives who moved to the location based on the intelligence. The operation led to the recovery of one firearm from the suspects, which was secured as an exhibit. Ganzallo commended the operatives for their prompt, intelligence-led response and reiterated the Corps' commitment to tackling cultism and armed criminal activities in the state.
The suspects were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Igbeba, for further investigation, interrogation, and other necessary legal action. The recovered firearm was also handed over to the police as an exhibit in connection with the case. This move is aimed at ensuring that the suspects face the full weight of the law and that the firearm is taken off the streets.
Ganzallo urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information on suspicious movements, cult activities, and illegal possession of firearms in their communities. He emphasized the importance of community involvement in the fight against cultism and crime. By working together, the Corps and the residents can make Ogun State a safer place.
The arrest of the three suspected cult members is a significant achievement for the So-Safe Corps, which was established to enhance community safety and security in Ogun State. The Corps has been working tirelessly to rid the state of cultism and armed criminal activities, and this arrest is a testament to their efforts.
The So-Safe Corps' commitment to tackling cultism and armed criminal activities is in line with its mandate to provide social orientation and safety services to the people of Ogun State. The Corps has been working closely with other security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, to ensure that the state remains safe and secure.
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps will continue to work to prevent cultism and crime in the state. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the Corps or other security agencies.
Key points
- So-Safe Corps arrested three suspected cult members and recovered a firearm in Ijagun town, Ogun State.
- The suspects were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and legal action.
- The Corps reiterated its commitment to tackling cultism and armed criminal activities in the state.
