Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command, through a coordinated tactical operation involving the Violent Crime Response Unit, Isara Area Command, and Isara Division, have arrested 30 suspected cultists and recovered four vehicles following a raid on an initiation procession in Isara-Remo, Remo North Local Government Area, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The arrest came after intelligence indicated that a group of suspected hoodlums had converged at an uncompleted building in the area for an unlawful gathering involving initiation attempts, chanting, and consumption of alcoholic substances.
The Commander of the Violent Crime Response Unit swiftly mobilised a combined team of operatives to the location at about 4:00 p.m., storming the venue, dispersing the gathering, and arresting the suspects in a well-coordinated tactical operation. The 30 suspects, all male, were identified as Muiz Olawale, Adeniji Akinwale, Ajayi Victor, Damilola Oluwasegun, Adewale Olayemi, Aminu Rahmon, Olodudu Ademola, Matthew Imoleayo, Adenle Habeb, Lekan Qudus, Olamilekan Ayanleke, Adegbasa Ezekiel, Ibukun Adeniyi, Abiodun Babatunde, Oshofolahan Michael, Salau Adedeji, Benjamin Kehinde, Magnus Elijah, Oluwadamilare Samson, Oyebowale Ojutona, Abiodun Makanjuola, Idowu Toheeb, Olamide Sunday, Malik Also, Abdullahi Damilola, Israel Ayomikun, Oyeledun Ezekiel, Adelabu Imoleayo, Ajayi Oluwasegun, and Olaawun Faith. Four vehicles allegedly abandoned during the attempted escape of some suspects were recovered at the scene, along with exhibits including one jack knife, one local drum, one "sekere" (rattle), and bottles suspected to have been used for alcohol consumption during the illegal assembly.
The suspects were immediately taken into custody and have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abeokuta, where they are currently undergoing investigation. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects, and all suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the swift response, discipline, and professionalism of the operatives involved, describing the operation as a clear demonstration of the Command's sustained intelligence-led policing strategy and zero tolerance for violent crime and unlawful assemblies. He reiterated that cultism and related criminal activities will not be condoned in any part of the state.
The Ogun State Police Command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious gatherings or criminal activities to the nearest police formation. For credible information or emergencies, residents were advised to contact the command through the Gateway Shield toll-free line at 0800 000 9111, or through the emergency lines 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994. The suspects are expected to face charges upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigation, and the police have assured residents that cultism and violent criminal activities will not be tolerated in any part of Ogun State.
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