The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected cultists and recovered firearms during a raid in the Elemoro area of the state.
The suspects — Christopher Amah, 28; Bada Olusesi, 38; and Magaji Yusuf, 34 — were apprehended on April 26, during what police described as an unlawful cult meeting involving about 15 individuals.
According to a statement released on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the arrests were made after officers on routine patrol received intelligence about the gathering.
Acting swiftly, the operatives moved in on the location, managing to arrest three of the suspects while others fled the scene.
“Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected cultists in the Elemoro area of Lagos.
“The suspects, Christopher Amah ‘m’, aged 28, Bada Olusesi ‘m’, aged 38, and Magaji Yusuf ‘m’, aged 34, were arrested during their cult meeting on April 26, 2025.
“The operatives, while on routine patrol, got wind of an unlawful gathering of about 15 individuals suspected to be cultists and acted swiftly, closing in on the group and successfully arresting three suspects, while others fled the scene,” the statement read.
A subsequent search of the arrested individuals led to the recovery of two firearms: a defaced Beretta pistol and a locally made pistol, which was loaded with one unexpended cartridge.
While an investigation is ongoing, efforts are being intensified to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of two firearms: a defaced Beretta pistol and a locally made pistol loaded with one unexpended cartridge. These weapons were seized, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects as the investigation continues,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has reiterated his “unwavering resolve” to stamp out cultism across the state.
He emphasised that under his leadership, there would be no hiding place for cultists or any criminal element.
