The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists allegedly terrorising the Lekki, Ajah and Elemoro axis of the state.
The suspects, identified as Arisekola Ojo, 32; Oluwatobi Oyewole, 29; Oluwaseyi Odunewu, 32; and Olumagba Ifatope, 29, were arrested between October 2 and 9, 2026, following actionable intelligence received by police operatives.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi.
According to the statement, the suspects were arrested over their alleged involvement in conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society.
During the investigation, the suspects reportedly made statements that led to the recovery of a locally made cut-to-size gun at the residence of Odunewu.
The police said investigations were ongoing to apprehend other individuals allegedly connected to the crimes and recover additional firearms.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s commitment to dismantling cult groups and other criminal networks across the state.
He warned individuals involved in cultism and other criminal activities to desist or face the full wrath of the law.
The command also urged residents to continue providing credible and timely information to the police to strengthen security in their communities.
Residents can report security concerns through the command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine) and 09168630929.