Police arrest six suspected cultists in Osun hideout raids

The Osun State Police Command arrested six suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity during raids on criminal hideouts in Osogbo, the state capital. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the suspects were identified as Ajibade Lateef, 21; Olaniyi Kabiru, 27; Ifaleke Ifedeji, 18; Tajudeen Wasiu, 35; Abideen Babatunde, 35; and Opeyemi Lukman, 18.

Daily Post Nigeria reported that the operation, ordered by Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura, resulted in the recovery of cash, illicit drugs, and suspected criminal charms. Preliminary investigations have linked the suspects to alleged criminal activities around Mackay Junction in Osogbo.

Police spokesperson DSP Abiodun Ojelabi stated that these raids are part of efforts to curb cult-related killings and other criminal activities. He noted that the command would continue operations across identified criminal hideouts and black spots to restore peace and security to the state capital and other parts of Osun State.

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