Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected members of the notorious Aye Confraternity and recovered a cache of weapons, electronic devices, 500 SIM cards, military camouflage, and substances suspected to be hard drugs during a stop-and-search operation along the Ago/Festac Bridge axis of the state.
The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi. According to the statement, police operatives on routine patrol intercepted a Toyota Camry XLE saloon car occupied by two suspects, later identified as Emmanuel John, 24, and David Godwin, 28. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of substances suspected to be hard drugs. During preliminary interrogation, both suspects confessed to being members of the Aye Confraternity.
Further investigations led to the arrest of three additional suspects identified as Samuel Owubokiri, 25; Adetona Seyi, 20; and David Chigozie, 25. All five suspects, who are between the ages of 20 and 28, allegedly admitted to belonging to the same cult group.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects include military camouflage, two machetes, a battle axe, a knife, 500 SIM cards, five mobile phones, five laptops, charms, and various substances suspected to be hard drugs. According to the police, the recovered items have been taken into custody as investigations continue to determine the suspects' activities and possible links to other criminal operations within and outside the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Fatai Tijani, reaffirmed the command's unwavering commitment to combating cultism and other violent crimes across the state. He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to the police to support crime prevention and enhance public safety. Members of the public are encouraged to contact the Lagos State Police Command through designated emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.
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