Crime

Oyo Police Parades Suspected Cultists

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Ayodele Sonubi has reiterated the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order in accordance with the dictates of the constitution and other guiding instruments of the law.


Mr Sonubi stated this while parading fifteen suspected cultists at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan.


The Police commissioner said the Command received disturbing reports of cult-related activities in some parts of the metropolis, particularly around Apete, Abayomi (Iwo-Road axis), Ijokodo, Moniya, Monatan, Ojoo, Samonda and Sango areas of the State, which prompted an emergency response from them.


Mr Sonubi, who explained that an investigation by the command revealed the retaliatory attempt by a rival cult, however, called on parents, guardians and community leaders to prevail on their children, wards and followers against cultism and other social vices.


He noted that the command would not relent in ensuring that any individual or group who disturbs the relative peace of the state faces the full wrath of the law. 


Mr Sonubi stated further that, within the period in view, residents would witness high-level visibility policing, coordinated stop and searches and intelligence-led raids, urging residents in the state to support the police force in the state in fostering peace and security.


However, he urged residents to always provide useful information to the police and other security agencies so that they can take prompt action.

The police commissioner added that the arrested suspects would soon be charged in court after proper investigation.


Some of the paraded suspects, who were arrested for offences ranging from cultism, unlawful possession of firearms and other illicit banned substances, confessed to the crimes levelled against them and pleaded for leniency.


Items recovered from the suspects included five inscribed cultism jackets, three Dane guns, one locally made pistol, one locally made cut-to-size gun, one long barrel gun, a red Toyota Camry with Reg NO. KTU 41 JH, one red cloth, one powder blue beret with an inscription, and three cutlasses. 

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Crime

Abiodun Orders Mop up of Cultists over Renewed Clashes

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By Olusegun Folarin

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has directed security agencies in the State to rid Sagamu and its environs of the menace of cultists and cult-related activities in the state.

Governor Abiodun in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran said the directive became necessary in the wake of renewed clashes among rival cult gangs in the town at the weekend, raising tension and panic among residents of the town.

The Governor, who regretted the avoidable loss of innocent lives and wanton destruction of properties by the hoodlums, ordered the security agencies to deal ruthlessly and decisively with those disturbing the peace of the town.

Reiterating the state government’s zero tolerance to acts of brigandage and lawlessness, Governor Abiodun warned that those responsible for the current crisis would find themselves to blame.

The governor noted that the new security approach would be implemented in collaboration with the traditional institution, community and religious leaders, youth groups as well as other critical stakeholders.

He appealed to the people to provide adequate and useful information to security agents for prompt response to prevent future occurrences.

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Crime

Suspected Cultists Land in Ogun Police Dragnet

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Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested eleven suspected members of a dreaded cult group at Sango Ota, in Ado Odo Ota Local Government Area of the state. 

The suspects were arrested after the policeman attached to Sango Ota Divisional Headquarters received a tip-off that the suspects who had been accused of being responsible for a series of cult clashes in Sango Ota and its environs were preparing for another round of violent attacks in the area.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi who confirmed the arrest in a statement in Abeokuta, said the operation was successful with the assistance of operatives of other security agencies.

Mr Oyeyemi noted that the suspects had confessed to being members of the Aiye cult group adding that weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, Colorado and Bonky were recovered from the suspects

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole, has directed that the suspects be transferred to the Anti Cultists Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution. 

Olusegun Folarin

 

News

Ogun Police Command Debunks Rumour Of Cultists Overtaking Abeokuta 

By Web News 671

Ogun state police command says it has arrested a large number of suspected cultists after a violent attack that claimed a life in Oluwo Area of Abeokuta.
In a statement, the Command’s  spokesperson, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said that the suspects were now under investigation at the State Criminal investigation and intelligence department, Eleweran,  Abeokuta.
Mr Oyeyemi said that Contrary to the rumor being peddled on social media that cultists had taken over the city of Abeokuta, the police had brought the situation under control as officers were solidly on ground to checkmate the activities of the hoodlums.

He noted that the police command had launched a serious clampdown operation against all known or suspected cult members not only in Abeokuta but the entire Ogun State. 

Mr Oyeyemi urged members of the public to go about their lawful business without fear of molestation or harassment, assuring them of their safety at all times.

The PPRO advised Parents and guardians to caution  their children and wards, as anybody caught involved in any act capable of undermining the security of the state would face punitive measure. 
Segun Folarin

Crime

Police Nab Cult Groups In Ogun

By Web News 1142

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

Politics

Ogun Assembly Tasks Judiciary on Stringent Bail Conditions for Cultists

By Web News 664

The Ogun State House of Assembly has charged the Judicial Arm and other relevant stakeholders to evolve more legal measures at ensuring stringent bail conditions for suspected cultists and those involved in related cases.

The Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, made the calls while responding to the separate submissions of members representing Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-North East, Ijebu-East, and Odogbolu State constituencies under Personal Explanations on Cult-Related Clashes in the state.

Mr Oluomo added that there was need for stiffer commitment from sureties to serve as deterrent to others with a view to curbing the recurrence of such clashes across the State.

The Speaker also call on the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to intervene by directing the entire security apparatus domiciled in the state, so as to halt the incessant killings resulting from cult clashes among rivalry cult groups.

Earlier in their presentations, the lawmakers had intimated the Assembly of the show of supremacy amongst the cult groups in the Ijebu axis of the state in recent time with cases of death and casualties recorded.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Security

Anyone caught with arms will be charged with armed robbery – Ogun Police

By Web News 827

Youths and politicians caught with arms in Ogun State would henceforth be prosecuted for cultism, illegal possession of arms and robberies prevailing in their area of arrest.

Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting with community leaders, youths groups and security agencies at the Ijebu-Ode Police Area Command, Igbeba.

Correspondent Wale Oluokun reports that prevailing cultists clashes in Ijebu Ode between rival cultists groups was reenacted while the police commissioner was holding meeting with the stakeholders.

His report.

Wale Oluokun