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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists and recovered a locally made pistol during an intelligence-driven operation aimed at curbing cult-related violence in Ondo Town.
In a statement released on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the Command said the operation was carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Akure, following credible intelligence from the Ondo End Miscreant Group.
According to the statement, the suspects were arrested on April 11, 2026, in Ondo Town and have been linked to rival cult groups, including the Eiye and Aiye confraternities, which have been associated with recurring violent clashes in parts of the state.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in a cult clash on April 9, 2026, within the premises of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, where public peace was reportedly disrupted.
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The police further disclosed that the suspects later led operatives to a suspected cult hideout at the Oka Garage area, where one locally made pistol was recovered after a search of the premises.
The Command stated that the suspects remain in custody as investigations continue to track down other fleeing members and recover additional weapons.
Reaffirming the Command’s commitment to eradicating cultism and violent crime, the Commissioner of Police assured that all offenders would be prosecuted upon completion of investigations.
The police also commended the Ondo End Miscreant Group for providing timely intelligence that aided the operation, urging residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible information to enhance public safety.
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