Police nab six suspected cultists, recover weapons in Ondo

Six individuals allegedly involved in cultism have been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command while holding a meeting.

The suspects identified as Kayode Damilare, 30; Godwin Adejoro, 30; Adedapo Ogunro, 36; Chisom Okechukwu, 21; Imisi Ademulegun, 26; and Bukola Odugunle, 21, were apprehended in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko in the Akoko South West Local Government of the state.

The arrest of the suspects was carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SACS) in the early hours of Tuesday, following intelligence received by the command.

According to the police spokesperson in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects were allegedly involved in activities linked to unlawful confraternities operating within the Akoko axis.

He said, “A thorough search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of several exhibits believed to be connected with cult-related activities.

“These include five battle axes, one jackknife, various criminal charms, as well as confraternity paraphernalia such as boots, yellow singlets, and face caps.

“The recovered items have been taken into police custody as exhibits and will form part of the ongoing investigation.

“Investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”