Police arrest four suspected cultists, recover locally made gun in Lagos

Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists allegedly terrorising the Lekki, Ajah and Elemoro areas of the state.

The suspects had been apprehended between October 2 and 9, 2026 following intelligence acquired by police operatives, in keeping with a press release issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi.

The arrested suspects had been recognized as Arisekola Ojo, 32, Oluwatobi Oyewole, 29, Oluwaseyi Odunewu, 32 and Olumagba Ifatope, 29. They are being investigated over alleged conspiracy and membership of an illegal society.

The police stated investigations led to the restoration of a locally made cut-to-size gun throughout a search of Odunewu’s residence, following data obtained from the suspects.

According to the command, the suspects have made statements thought-about helpful to the investigation, whereas efforts are ongoing to trace down different people allegedly linked to the crimes and recover further firearms.

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the command’s dedication to dismantling cult teams and different felony networks working throughout the state.

Fatai warned these concerned in cultism and different felony actions to desist or face the complete penalties of the regulation. He additionally urged residents to supply the police with credible and well timed data to assist enhance safety in their communities.

The command offered the next emergency contact numbers for residents looking for police help: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine) and 09168630929.