Police arrest six suspected cultists in Osun

The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists throughout raids on legal hideouts in Osogbo, the state capital, recovering suspected legal charms, illicit medicine and money.

The command mentioned the operation was a part of efforts to curb cult-related killings and different legal actions in the state.

The police spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in an announcement on Tuesday.

According to the assertion, the raids have been carried out by tactical groups deployed to the Osogbo Divisional Headquarters on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura.

“The suspects were identified as Ajibade Lateef, 21; Olaniyi Kabiru, 27; Ifaleke Ifedeji, 18; Tajudeen Wasiu, 35; Abideen Babatunde, 35; and Opeyemi Lukman, 18,” the assertion added.

According to the assertion, preliminary investigations have linked the suspects to the Eiye Confraternity and alleged legal actions round Mackay Junction in Osogbo.

Ojelabi mentioned the police would proceed the operations to take away legal parts from the state capital and restore peace.

“The raids will continue across identified black spots and criminal hideouts until criminal elements are flushed out and lasting peace and security are sustained in Osogbo and other parts of Osun State,” he mentioned.

The assertion added that the command was strengthening intelligence gathering and tactical operations to determine and arrest different individuals suspected of involvement in cultism, drug-related offences and different crimes.

He mentioned the Commissioner of Police had warned that the state wouldn’t be allowed to grow to be a protected haven for cultists, drug peddlers or different legal parts.

He urged dad and mom, group leaders and different stakeholders to stay vigilant and report any suspicious actions or legal actions to the closest police station.