Police arrest six suspected cultists during raids in Osun

The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists during intelligence-led raids on recognized legal hideouts and black spots throughout Osogbo, the state capital.

The arrests based on an announcement issued by the command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on Tuesday, adopted focused operations to sort out cultism, drug-related offences and different legal actions in the state.

The suspects have been recognized as Ajibade Lateef, 21, Olaniyi Kabiru, 27, Ifaleke Ifedeji, 18, Tajudeen Wasiu, 35, Abideen Babatunde, 35, and Opeyemi Lukman, 18.

The command in the assertion mentioned preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects have been allegedly members of the Eiye Confraternity.

The police additionally alleged that the suspects have been linked to a infamous legal gang suspected of terrorising residents and members of the general public across the Mackay Junction space of Osogbo.

“Items recovered during the operations included suspected legal charms, illicit medicine and money believed to be proceeds from illicit drug actions, based on the command.

“The arrests fashioned a part of sustained efforts to dismantle legal networks and enhance safety throughout Osogbo and different components of Osun State.

“The suspects had been charged to court, while investigations and operational activities continued to identify and apprehend other individuals allegedly involved in cultism, drug-related offences and related criminal activities,” the assertion added.

Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura additionally reiterated the command’s willpower to stop legal parts from working freely in the state and warned that Osun wouldn’t be a protected haven for cultists, drug peddlers or different suspected criminals.

“Individuals and groups involved in criminal activities are warned to desist immediately or be prepared to face the full weight of the law,” the command mentioned.

The police urged dad and mom, guardians, group leaders, landlords and different stakeholders to stay vigilant and promptly report suspicious actions or legal actions to the closest police station or by way of established police emergency channels.

The command additionally suggested younger folks to shun cultism, illicit medicine and legal associations, warning that involvement in legal actions might have critical penalties.

“Raids on identified black spots and criminal hideouts would continue until criminal elements were flushed out. The command remained committed to protecting lives and property. We call on residents to cooperate with the police in maintaining peace and security across Osun State,” the assertion concluded.