The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists allegedly terrorising residents in Lekki, Ajah and Elemoro areas of the state.
The suspects were arrested between October 2 and 9, 2026, following intelligence reports received by police operatives, according to the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi.
The suspects, identified as Arisekola Ojo, 32; Oluwatobi Oyewole, 29; Oluwaseyi Odunewu, 32; and Olumagba Ifatope, 29, are being investigated over alleged conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society.
Police said a search of Odunewu’s residence led to the recovery of a locally made cut-to-size gun following information obtained during the investigation.
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According to the command, the suspects have provided statements considered useful to the investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other individuals allegedly connected to the activities and recover more firearms.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling cultism and dismantling criminal networks across the state.
He urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to help strengthen safety in their communities.
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