The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended 19 individuals suspected to be members of various cult groups following the recent deadly cult clashes in the Sagamu area, resulting in eight fatalities. The police operation, which successfully led to these arrests, was a collaborative effort between the Special Weapons and Tactics team, the Anti-Cultism Unit, and the Obalende Division of the Police Force.
Among those taken into custody was Ogunnibi Hammed, believed to be a key figure in the Eiye Confraternity and allegedly responsible for orchestrating violent attacks against rival cult factions within Ogun State. Hammed’s arrest is seen as a significant breakthrough in the efforts to curb cult-related violence in the region.
The arrested individuals, including Sodipo Azeez, Ilori Gbenga, Lamina Yusuf, Kolawole Rasaq, and others, are reported to have confessed to their affiliation with different cult groups. These groups have been linked to incidents of violence and terror in various areas, including Odogbolu, Sagamu, Ijebu Ode, and Ilishan.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Abiodun Alamutu, has ordered a thorough investigation into the cases of those arrested. The police department is committed to providing updates on the progress of these investigations as they unfold.
These arrests come on the heels of ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to quell the wave of cult-related violence in the state. Recent clashes between rival cult groups, specifically the Aiye and Eiye groups, resulted in several casualties, prompting intensified security measures.
Additionally, in a separate development, Hon. Damilare Mohammed, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Sagamu Constituency I, was taken into custody by the Department of State Security Services (DSS) along with six others suspected of having ties to the recent cult clashes in Sagamu. The suspects were allegedly provided shelter by Mohammed, who is now facing allegations of harboring individuals involved in the violent confrontations that have claimed multiple lives in the region.
As these investigations progress, Ogun State Police Command authorities are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the public and addressing the underlying issues contributing to cult-related violence in Ogun State. Source and visit thedailycourierng for more news