Lagos Police Nab Four Suspected Cultists Terrorising Lekki-Ajah Axis

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 4 suspected cultists allegedly terrorising the Lekki, Ajah and Elemoro axis of the state and recovered a domestically made cut-to-size gun.

The command disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, who mentioned the arrests adopted credible and actionable intelligence acquired by police operatives between October 2 and 9, 2026.

The suspects have been recognized as Arisekola Ojo, 32; Oluwatobi Oyewole, 29; Oluwaseyi Odunewu, 32; and Olumagba Ifatope, 29.

According to the assertion, the suspects have been arrested over their alleged involvement in conspiracy and membership of an illegal society.

The police mentioned investigations led to the restoration of a domestically made cut-to-size gun throughout a search performed at Odunewu’s residence, following info obtained from the suspects.

It added that the suspects had made helpful statements, whereas investigations have been ongoing to apprehend different people linked to the alleged crimes and recuperate extra firearms.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s dedication to dismantling cult teams and different prison networks throughout the state.

Fatai warned people concerned in cultism and different prison actions to desist or face the complete wrath of the legislation.

He additionally urged residents to proceed offering credible and well timed info to the police to boost safety of their communities.