5 Suspects In Police Net Over Lagos Cult War

The tactical operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected cultists following a violent clash between rival cult groups in the Onireke and Isashi areas of Lagos State.

The suspects were identified as Victor Christian (43), Samuel Success (29), Balogun Emmanuel (43), Wisdom Chukwuemeka (28), and Oche Job (39).

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, a Superintendent of Police, disclosed that the five suspected cultists were nabbed following a violent clash between rival cult groups.
She noted that the swift, coordinated response of the tactical squad operatives prevented further attacks, restored normalcy to the area, and reinforced the police presence in the community.

According to the Command, the incident occurred on October 4, 2025, at about 22:00 hours, when officers responded to a distress call reporting a violent clash.

“Three victims were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, one of the victims was later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty at Badagry General Hospital,” Adebisi confirmed.

She added that following the incident, a joint police team comprising the conventional police team, tactical squad units, and other detectives conducted a raid of the area. The five suspects were arrested at a hotel believed to be connected to the attack.

A search of the premises and their operational vehicle led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous weapons used in cult clashes.

Items recovered include: One (1) locally-made pistol, Two (2) pump-action guns, Fifty-two (52) live cartridges, Two (2) expended cartridges, One (1) Toyota Avalon with registration number KTU 610 JB, One (1) HP laptop, One (1) computer mouse, One (1) car key, One (1) cutlass, One (1) Federal Republic of Nigeria International Passport bearing the name Ekomafe Gregory Dickson with two (2) Samsung Android phones, two (2) iPhones, one (1) additional Android phone, and one (1) small Nokia phone.

The police image maker said, “All recovered items have been properly documented and registered as exhibits for ongoing investigation”