Eight members of dreaded cult groups have been arrested by men of Ogun state police command l during a special operation to checkmate violent activities of cultists in the state. 

A statement by the Police command spokesman, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi in Abeokuta explained that the suspected cult members were arrested following bloody clashes between members of cult groups that have been terrorizing different parts of the state in recent time. 

He said the supremacy battle between members of Aye and Eiye cult groups have led to the death of four persons in the Abeokuta and Itori area of the state. 

Mr Oyeyemi stated that the disturbances prompted the state commissioner of police Mr Lanre Bankole to order a massive manhunt for members of the groups.

The Police Command spokesman said the operation led to the arrest of the suspects including Toheeb Erinoso, Olufunso Moyo, Sanya Ayinde and Ramon Oyetola.

Other arrested suspected cultists are Akinyemi Olamide, Monsuru Akindele, Adeoba Saheed and Babalola Rasaq. 

Exhibits recovered from the suspects are three locally made guns.

The Ogun state commissioner of police has ordered the continuation of the operation until the hoodlums terrorizing the state get flushed out. 

The police commissioner also advised parents to call their children and wards noting that those caught fomenting trouble will be dealt with.

Wale Oluokun

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