Tactical operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspects allegedly involved in several cult-related killings within Yaba College of Technology and its environs.
The arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation which took place on Tuesday, April 29, the Command’s spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said in a statement.
He gave the names of the suspects as Adeyemo Abdulsamad a.k.a Cloud, aged 24; Afeez Enitan, aged 28: Ayomide Daniel, 30 years old; and Olamilekan Adeagbo, a.k.a Skinny, aged 26.
Others are Mayor Samson, 28; Basit Ishola, aged 20; Quadri Sikiru, aged 26, and Mariam Salihu, e female aged 23.
Exhibits were recovered from the suspects during the operation included a Beretta pistol, four 9mm ammunition, one cartridge, two battle axes and two cutlasses.
Saying that investigation is in progress to unravel the full extent of the suspects’ involvement in cult-related activities, the PPRO assured members of the public that the suspects would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
The Commissioner of Police, Moshood Olohundare Jimoh, in his remarks, commended the swift response and excellent work of the Command’s tactical teams and Eko Strike Force which carried out the operation.
The police boss urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police for appropriate action.
He added that the Command would continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents and visitors to the state.
