‎30 suspected cultists to face trial in Ogun ‎

‎No fewer than 30 suspected cultists arrested during a police operation in Isara-Remo, Ogun State, are set to face prosecution, the Ogun State Police Command has disclosed.
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‎The suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) following intelligence reports that a group had gathered at an uncompleted building in the area for alleged cult-related activities and initiation rites.
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‎According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the operation was carried out in collaboration with officers from the Isara Area Command and Isara Division.
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‎He said security personnel acted on credible information indicating that the gathering involved suspected cult members engaging in unlawful activities.
‎During the raid, officers dispersed the gathering and arrested 30 male suspects. Police also recovered four vehicles, a jackknife, a local drum, a rattle (sekere), and several bottles believed to have been used during the assembly.
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‎Babaseyi stated that preliminary investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
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‎He reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling cultism and other criminal activities across the state.
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‎The police spokesperson urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing useful information to security agencies to support efforts aimed at maintaining law and order.
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‎The latest arrests form part of the Ogun State Police Command’s ongoing crackdown on cult-related activities and other violent crimes in the state.
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