Twenty two suspected cultists have been arrested by the special squad of Ogun state Police command in the last 48 hours in different parts of the state.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the suspects in Abeokuta.

Mr Oyeyemi explained that the arrested cultists who had affirmed their membership of Aye and Eiye confraternities were apprehended when the special Squad, headed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police Department of operation stormed their hideouts at Mayas in Lafenwa and Oju Ogabra in Sapon area of Abeokuta.

He also noted that some of the suspects were also apprehended in Sagamu during the similar operation carried out by the squad.

The command’s spokesperson pointed out that the suspects were currently being interrogated to ascertain their roles in the cult war that engulfed the State recently which claimed the life of some cult members.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole who commended the quick response of the squad urged them to take the battle to the doorsteps of all known cultists in the State.

Mr Bankole appealed to members of the public to always cooperate with the team by giving them necessary information that would enhance their operation, describing security as everybody’s business.

Olusegun Folarin

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