Police arrest 8 suspected cultists, armed robbers in Ikorodu raid

By Esther Onyegbula

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command person arrested 8 suspected cultists and equipped robbers during a targeted cognition successful the Odogunyan country of Ikorodu, arsenic portion of ongoing efforts to escaped the authorities of transgression elements.

In a connection yesterday , the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said the suspects were apprehended during an aboriginal greeting raid by the Command’s Bullock Tactical Team, pursuing credible intelligence. The operation, conducted astatine astir 5:30 a.m., led to the apprehension of Fadiya Ayodele (27), Lawal Rasheed (28), Akerele Demilare (27), Alimi Victor (23), Okiki Alufoge (25), Nurudeen Dolapo (25), Agboola Samuel (25), and Ayolade Victor (25).

Items recovered from the suspects included a Nigerian subject camouflage uniform, a conflict axe, an battle dagger, respective charms, and counterfeit United States dollar bills totaling $3,000.
During interrogation, Fadiya Ayodele reportedly confessed to being the person of the Eiye Confraternity.

in the country and admitted to having antecedently handed implicit a locally made pistol to 1 Adewunmi Annadex, who is presently connected the run. Police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing fishy and retrieve the firearm.

Commending the operatives for their professionalism and swift response, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reaffirmed the Command’s committedness to protecting the lives and spot of Lagos residents.

“The Command volition proceed to prolong its intelligence-driven operations and marque Lagos State uncomfortable for criminals,” the CP assured.

The constabulary added that the suspects volition beryllium charged to tribunal upon the decision of investigations.

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