The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists and recovered weapons and drugs following a raid on a suspected cultism black spot in the Arakale area of Akure metropolis.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, February 15, describing the operation as part of the command’s proactive policing strategy to rid the state of cult-related activities and other criminal elements.
According to Jimoh, the suspects were apprehended on February 10 at about 11 p.m. by a team from the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad, acting on credible intelligence about cult activities in the area.
The suspects, identified as Damilola, aka “2Gbaski,” aged 34; Uthman, 29; and Akinwale, are believed to be members of the Supreme Eiye Confraternity.
A search of the suspects led to the recovery of an axe, a beret cap, a Retevis walkie-talkie, sachets of tramadol, a substance suspected to be marijuana, and an ice bunker.
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Jimoh stated that the suspects have made confessional statements admitting their involvement in cult-related activities and other criminal acts within the state.
Investigations are ongoing to identify other possible accomplices and recover additional exhibits. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for his guidance and support, which have enhanced the command’s anti-cultism operations.
Jimoh also urged youths to shun cultism, warning that involvement in such acts only leads to grave consequences.
He reassured residents of the command’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful and crime-free environment and encouraged the public to provide credible information to aid police operations.