Operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, known as So-Safe Corps, have arrested three suspected cultists and recovered a firearm in Ijagun town, Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The suspects, identified as Samuel, Dapo and Favour, were arrested around 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Villa, Abapawa, Ijagun.
The arrest followed credible intelligence about the activities of suspected cult members operating in the area.
According to the State Commander of So-Safe Corps, Commander Soji Ganzallo, operatives moved to the location and conducted a security operation that led to the arrest of the three suspects.
A firearm was recovered from them during the operation and secured as an exhibit.
The suspects were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Igbeba, for further investigation, interrogation and necessary legal action.
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The recovered firearm was also handed over to the police as an exhibit connected to the case.
Ganzallo commended the operatives for their prompt response and intelligence-led operation, while reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to tackling cultism and armed criminal activities in Ogun State.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information about suspicious movements, cult activities and illegal possession of firearms in their communities.
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