Police arrest two suspected cultists, recover firearm in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has demonstrated its commitment to tackling cultism and violent crime with a recent successful operation. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad apprehended two individuals suspected of involvement in cult-related activities and recovered a firearm.

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The Ondo State Police Command, under the proactive leadership of CP Adebowale Lawal, continues to intensify its operational efforts toward curbing cultism and other violent crimes across the State, with renewed focus on intelligence-led policing and strategic community collaboration.

This operation, spearheaded by Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal, underscores the command's focus on intelligence-led policing and community collaboration. The suspects, allegedly affiliated with the notorious Eiye and Aiye confraternities, are believed to have participated in a recent violent clash that disrupted public peace near Adeyemi Federal University of Education.

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Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects are affiliated with the notorious Eiye and Aiye confraternities… both of which have been linked to recurring incidents of violent rivalry in parts of the State.

The recovery of a locally made pistol from a suspected hideout further highlights the dangers posed by these groups. The police have assured the public that investigations are ongoing to bring all perpetrators to justice and recover more illicit arms. The command's proactive stance and call for continued public support are crucial in maintaining security and order within Ondo State.

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Upon their arrest, the suspects… cooperated with investigators and led the operatives to a suspected Aiye cult hideout… A thorough search of the location resulted in the recovery of one locally made English pistol.