Lagos: Police arrest suspected cultist, recover pistol, axe, others in Ikorodu
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old suspected cultist, Muyideen Olatunbosun, and recovered a rubber-made pistol, an axe, criminal charms and an illicit drug popularly known as “Ice” during an intelligence-led anti-crime patrol in Ikorodu. A statement by the command said Olatunbosun was arrested by police operatives while they were conducting patrols around […] Lagos: Police…
In Lagos, the police have apprehended a 36-year-old individual suspected of cult involvement, Muyideen Olatunbosun, following an intelligence-led anti-crime patrol in the Ikorodu area. The arrest came about after receiving information during the operation, which took place around Idi-Iroko, Ogolonto, and Agric regions of Ikorodu, Lagos State.
As part of the ongoing efforts to combat cultism and other criminal activities within the state, the police conducted a search on Olatunbosun post-capture, resulting in the recovery of a rubber-made pistol, an axe, criminal charms, and an illicit drug commonly referred to as "Ice". Currently, Olatunbosun is in police custody and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
The police are also working to locate additional members of the alleged cult group. Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, expressed appreciation for the police operatives' vigilance and prompt action upon receiving credible information, reaffirming the command's dedication to persistent intelligence-driven operations against cultism and other forms of criminality throughout Lagos State.
Furthermore, the police urge the public to continue providing timely and reliable information to the authorities via the command's emergency lines. The police command stated that efforts to apprehend other members of the suspect's alleged cult group are still underway.
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