Suspected cultist apprehended in Lagos

Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity cult group and recovered one locally made single-barrel pistol in Mushin.

Confirming his arrest to newsmen, SP Abimbola Adebisi, spokesperson of the command, said while acting on credible information on cult-related activities at Ogunmokun Under-Bridge, Mushin, its operatives mobilised a surveillance team to the area and arrested one Segun Alani, ‘m’, aged 24 years. She said a search of the bag in his possession led to the recovery of one locally made single-barrel pistol concealed inside it.

She added that the suspect is currently in Police custody and providing useful information to aid the investigation.

Adebisi encouraged residents of the state to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the Lagos State Police Command through the emergency lines for prompt Police response: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929.