Ogun Police Foil Cult Initiation, Arrest 30 Suspects

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have successfully disrupted a suspected cult initiation ceremony, apprehending 30 individuals during a raid on an uncompleted building in Isara-Remo.

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The operation was carried out on 16th June, 2026, at about 1600hrs, following credible intelligence that a group of suspected hoodlums had converged at an uncompleted building in Isara-Remo for an unlawful gathering involving meeting activities, consumption of alcoholic substances, chanting, and initiation attempts.

The operation, conducted by the Violent Crime Response Unit in collaboration with detectives from the Isara Area Command and Isara Division, was initiated following credible intelligence. According to the command's spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspects had gathered for an unlawful assembly that included cult-related activities, consumption of alcohol, and initiation rites.

The raid took place on June 16, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM. The police stormed the location, dispersed the gathering, and arrested the suspects in a coordinated tactical operation. During the operation, four vehicles that were allegedly abandoned by the suspects during their attempted escape were recovered. Additionally, exhibits such as a jack knife, a local drum, a "sekere" (rattle), and bottles suspected to have been used for alcohol consumption were seized.

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Four (4) vehicles allegedly abandoned during the attempted escape were recovered at the scene, alongside 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 Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the swift and professional response of the operatives. He reaffirmed the command's dedication to intelligence-led policing and issued a stern warning against cultism and other criminal activities, stating they would not be tolerated anywhere in the state. Commissioner Ojajuni also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious gatherings or criminal activities to the security agencies.

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He reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and warned that cultism and other criminal activities would not be tolerated in any part of the state.