CULTIST ARRESTED IN IGBESA AS POLICE BEGIN MANHUNT FOR FLEEING ACCOMPLICES

In a significant breakthrough, the Ogun State Police Command has continued to whittle down cult-related activities across the state as a suspected cultist and member of the dreaded Aiye confraternity was apprehended by police operatives in Igbesa.

The Divisional Police Officer, Igbesa Division, has been commended for the successful arrest of Sulaiman Laja ‘m’, 24 years, a confessed and notorious Aiye cultist who has been terrorizing residents of Igbesa and its environs.

The suspect was sighted in a disguised appearance was arrested and taken to his hideout where a thorough search led to recovery of a serviceable single-barrel gun, strongly believed to have been used for criminal activities within the community. He admitted to being an active member of the Aiye cult group and provided useful information identifying other fleeing members of the gang. A manhunt has since commenced to ensure their swift arrest.

The suspect and the recovered exhibit will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution.

The Ogun State Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to flushing out criminal elements and restoring peace, safety, and public confidence across all communities in the state.