The arrests, in response to a press release by the command Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, adopted coordinated raids carried out on October 25, 2026, at recognized black spots and suspected felony hideouts in Ode-Oga, Gbonmi, Popo, Isale-Aro, Oja-Oba, Allie and Orisunmibare.
The Command disclosed that 35 people had been arrested throughout the operation and subsequently subjected to profiling and screening to determine their attainable involvement in felony actions.
“Following the screening train, 23 individuals had been launched unconditionally, whereas the remaining suspects had been retained for additional investigation.
“The 12 suspects retained from the preliminary operation had been recognized as 40 12 months outdated Oluranti Fatao, 45 12 months outdated Suraju Adebayo, 27 12 months outdated Okunola Sodiq, 35 12 months outdated Ibrahim Sodiq, 28 12 months outdated Ganiyu Sikiru, 40 12 months outdated Moshood Adeleke, 22 12 months outdated Kayoye Oguntayo, 22 12 months outdated Alaudeen Samad, 27 12 months outdated Ridwan Adegbola, 30 12 months outdated Busari Hammad, 29 12 months outdated Abiodun Fiyiola and 28 12 months outdated Adeleke Olawale,” the assertion added.
The police mentioned preliminary interrogation and findings linked the suspects to alleged felony actions, together with extortion, thuggery, illicit drug-related actions and conduct able to inflicting worry and panic amongst harmless residents.
“Two suspected cultists had been arrested and a regionally made firearm recovered from them following a violent cult-related conflict at Laoye Street, Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State.
“The incident occurred on October 19, 2026, at about 12.30 pm, when detectives responded to a misery name reporting that suspected cult members had been attacking each other and firing sporadically, inflicting panic amongst residents.”
According to the police, “the operatives had been ambushed by armed suspected cultists upon arrival, with the attackers allegedly opening fireplace on the staff.
“Despite the assault, the operatives arrested one suspect, recognized as Salaudeen Mujib, who was allegedly discovered with a regionally made cut-to-size firearm. He reportedly sustained a minor gunshot damage to his proper thigh throughout the incident and obtained medical consideration.
“During interrogation, Mujib reportedly confessed to belonging to the Aye cult group. A subsequent search of the cordoned-off space led to the arrest of one other suspect, Olaposi Afeez, from whom a yellow battle axe and native charms had been recovered. He reportedly confessed to being a member of the Eiye confraternity.”
The Command disclosed that the suspects had been charged earlier than a reliable court docket, though particulars of the fees weren’t offered.
The police mentioned, “the operations shaped a part of efforts to rid Osun State of felony components in step with directives issued by the Inspector-General of Police, (*14*) Rilwan Disu, forward of the 2027 common elections.”
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, within the assertion, directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and tactical groups to maintain intelligence-led raids on recognized felony hideouts inside their respective jurisdictions.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, mentioned the Command had intensified efforts to apprehend different fleeing members of the suspected cult teams and get better further weapons.
He warned people concerned in cultism, illegal possession of firearms and different violent crimes to desist, whereas urging residents to report suspicious actions and felony actions to the closest police station or by established emergency channels.
