The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists and recovered weapons and charms during an intelligence-led operation in Akoko communities of the State.
The Police Command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SACS) in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected cult members in the areas.
He identified the suspects as Damilare Kayode, 30; Adejoro Godwin, 30; Adedapo Ogunro, 36; Chisom Okechukwu, 21; Ademulegun Imisi, 26, and Odugunle Bukola, 21.
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in activities linked to unlawful confraternities operating within the Akoko axis.
A search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of five battle axes, a jackknife, criminal charms and suspected cult paraphernalia, including boots, yellow singlets and face caps.
The police said the recovered items had been taken into custody as exhibits while further investigations continued to unravel the extent of the suspects’ activities and identify other members of the group.
Speaking on the development, the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Felix Ohagwu, commended the operatives for the successful operation and reiterated the command’s commitment to combating cultism and other violent crimes.
“The Command will continue to intensify intelligence-led policing, strategic raids and visibility policing aimed at denying criminal elements any safe haven within the state,” the Commissioner said.
He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, assuring that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
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