Police arrest two suspected cultists, recover firearm in Ondo

This was contained in a statement on Wednesday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh. The Command said the operation was carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Akure, following credible intelligence provided by the Ondo End Miscreant Group. “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,” the statement said. According to the police, the suspects were arrested on April 11, 2026, in Ondo Town, and preliminary investigations linked them to rival cult groups. “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,” it stated. The Command added that the suspects were allegedly involved in a cult clash on April 9, 2026, within the premises of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, where rival groups reportedly disrupted public peace. The police said the suspects, identified as Nnamdi Sunday and Adegbuyi Seyi, later led operatives to a suspected cult hideout in the Oka Garage area, where a firearm was recovered. “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,” the statement added. The Command said the suspects remain in custody while investigations continue to track other fleeing members and recover additional arms. The Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to eradicating cultism and violent crime in the state, stressing that offenders would be prosecuted. He also commended the Ondo End Miscreant Group for providing timely intelligence that aided the operation and urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible information. “The Command further commends the Coordinator of the Ondo End Miscreant Group for the timely and useful information that aided this operation,” the statement noted. Police also expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for his support, saying it has strengthened ongoing operations in the state.