Osun Police Arrest Six Eiye Cultists in Osogbo Raids
The Osun State Police Command arrested six suspected cultists during targeted raids on criminal hideouts in Osogbo, the state capital. The arrests were announced by the command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, who stated that the suspects are allegedly members of the Eiye Confraternity and are linked to a gang terrorizing residents around the Mackay Junction area.
The arrested individuals are Ajibade Lateef (21), Olaniyi Kabiru (27), Ifaleke Ifedeji (18), Tajudeen Wasiu (35), Abideen Babatunde (35), and Opeyemi Lukman (18). During the raids, police recovered suspected criminal charms, illicit drugs, and cash believed to be proceeds from drug-related activities.
Commissioner of Police CP Ibrahim Gotan Zungura urged community members to report suspicious activities and warned youths against involvement in cultism and criminal activities. The police plan to continue raids to ensure lasting peace and security in Osogbo and other parts of Osun State.
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