Ogun Police Arrest Idris Obarayi for Cultism in Abeokuta

The Ogun State Police Command arrested a 30-year-old man named Idris Obarayi for alleged cultism in Abeokuta. The arrest occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, following a distress report received at around 2:30 a.m. on 20 October 2026, regarding gunfire and screams in the Oke Ago-Owu area.

Police operatives responded promptly, leading to the recovery of a locally made pistol and a live cartridge during the pursuit of fleeing suspects. Obarayi was apprehended at his hideout in Ita Ogboni, Igbore, Abeokuta.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Obarayi allegedly admitted to being a member of the Aiye confraternity and claimed ownership of the recovered items. The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, praised the SWAT operatives for their effective response and assured the public that credible information would be acted upon swiftly.

Efforts to apprehend other suspects and understand the full circumstances of the incident are ongoing.