The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists accused of terrorising residents in the Lekki, Ajah and Elemoro areas of the state.
The suspects were arrested between October 2 and 9, 2026, following intelligence gathered by police operatives, according to a statement released on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi.
The arrested individuals were identified as Arisekola Ojo, 32; Oluwatobi Oyewole, 29; Oluwaseyi Odunewu, 32; and Olumagba Ifatope, 29. They are being investigated for alleged conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society.
The police disclosed that a locally made cut-to-size gun was recovered during a search of Odunewu’s residence. The search was conducted following information obtained from the suspects.
According to the command, the suspects have provided statements that could assist the investigation, while efforts are underway to apprehend other alleged accomplices and recover more firearms.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s determination to dismantle cult groups and other criminal networks operating within the state.
Fatai cautioned individuals involved in cultism and other criminal activities to desist or face the full weight of the law. He also appealed to residents to provide credible and timely information to the police to strengthen security across their communities.