The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30 year old suspected cultist and recovered a locally made pistol and a live cartridge during an operation linked to suspected cultism and armed robbery in Abeokuta.
The suspect, identified as Idris Ob arayi, was arrested by operatives of the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit at his hideout in Ita Ogboni, Igbore, Abeokuta, at about 5.45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, following a distress report received around 2.30 a.m. concerning suspected gunfire and screams in the Oke Ago Owu area.
According to the command, the operatives immediately mobilised to the scene, forcing the suspects to flee. A subsequent search and pursuit led to the recovery of the firearm and ammunition, while sustained tracking and intelligence gathering resulted in the arrest of Ob arayi later that day.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly admitted to belonging to the Aiye confraternity and claimed ownership of the recovered items. The police said investigations were ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident and apprehend other suspects who escaped.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the SWAT operatives for their swift response and follow up efforts, assuring residents that the command would sustain operations against cultism, armed robbery and other criminal activities across the state.
Ojajuni urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through appropriate police channels, assuring them that credible information would receive prompt attention. The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and strengthening security across Ogun State.