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Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Suspected Cultist, Recover Weapons in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspected cultist and recovered two locally made pistols, three live cartridges and a battle axe during intelligence-led operations in the state.
The suspect, identified as Okiki Muhammed Adewusi, popularly known as Baba Obo, was arrested by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad, Base 7, Abule Iroko, Sango-Ota, in the Ore area of Atan on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the arrest followed credible intelligence received by the operatives.
According to the statement, a search of the suspect’s residence led to the recovery of a locally made pistol and three live cartridges.
Babaseyi said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.
He added that a follow-up operation conducted at about 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, led to the recovery of a second locally made pistol and a battle axe at a separate location.
The police spokesperson said the additional recovery was made based on information obtained from the arrested suspect.
He explained that the operation formed part of the command’s sustained efforts to combat cultism, violent crime and the illegal possession of firearms in Ogun State.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other persons suspected of involvement and recover additional weapons, while investigations continue to establish the full circumstances of the case,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and effective use of intelligence.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks, disrupting cult-related activities and curbing the illegal possession of firearms across the state.
He also urged residents to provide timely and credible information about suspected criminal activities, assuring them that the command would continue to act on actionable intelligence to protect lives and property.
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