Crime
Lagos Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists
The two suspects were found in possession of a locally fabricated semiautomatic pistol
Ikeja, Lagos State– Operatives of the Lagos Police, Igando Division have arrested one Hammed Olawale and Japhet Oderinde, after responding to a distress call that two rival cult groups have gone on a rampage.
The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundenyin disclosed this via his X handle on Sunday, January 28.
According to Hundenyin, a locally fabricated semiautomatic pistol with four live rounds of 9mm ammunition was in the possession of two suspects.
“20-year-old Hammed Olawale and 23-year-old Japhet Oderinde have been arrested by officers from Igando Division after responding to a distress call that two rival cult groups had gone on a rampage.
“The two suspects were found in possession of a locally fabricated semiautomatic pistol with four live rounds of 9mm ammunition. 26-year-old Abeeb Fagbohun was found shot and promptly taken to hospital.
“Efforts in top gear to arrest fleeing suspects.”