Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected members of a cult group during a raid on an alleged cult meeting in the Elemoro area of the state.
The suspects, identified as Christopher Amah (28), Bada Olusesi (38), and Magaji Yusuf (34), were apprehended on April 26, 2025, after police officers on routine patrol received intelligence about an unlawful gathering involving approximately 15 individuals suspected to be cultists.
According to a statement issued by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police swiftly moved to the location, disrupted the meeting, and arrested three suspects while others managed to escape.
During a search of the arrested individuals, officers recovered two firearms: a defaced Beretta pistol and a locally made pistol containing one unexpended cartridge. The weapons have been taken into custody as evidence, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reiterated the command’s commitment to eradicating cultism and other forms of criminal activity in the state. He assured residents that the police under his leadership will continue to pursue criminals with unwavering resolve.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.