Lagos police raid cult hotspot, arrest suspect, recover pistol
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity and recovered a locally made single-barrel pistol during an operation at Ogunmokun Under-Bridge, Mushin. A statement by the command said the arrest followed credible information received by the command about cult-related activities in the area, prompting police operatives to deploy […] Lagos…
The Lagos State Police Command carried out an operation at Ogunmokun Under-Bridge, Mushin, resulting in the arrest of a 24-year-old individual suspected of belonging to the Eiye Confraternity. The suspect, Segun Alani, was found in possession of a pistol during the raid at the cult hotspot. Police officials had received credible information regarding cult-related activities in the area, leading them to deploy a surveillance team to the location.
The pistol was concealed inside a bag carried by the suspect when he was apprehended. The suspect is currently in police custody and providing valuable information to assist the ongoing investigation. Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai praised the officers involved for their swift response and intelligence-led approach, emphasizing the command's commitment to dismantling cult-related activities and seizing illegal firearms throughout the state.
He also cautioned cultists and other criminals to cease their unlawful activities or face the full consequences of the law. The police urged residents to remain alert and report any suspicious behavior to the authorities through their emergency lines.
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