Ogun State command reveal that members of various unlawful cult groups are planning to mark what they called “8/8”; being August 8, 2020.

Ogun police raise the alarm over planned cult attacks

The Ogun State Police Command has raised the alarm over plans by cultists to unleash terror on the people in the state.

The police said the command got intelligence reports that some cult groups were planning to cause chaos during their annual celebration tagged ‘8/8’, being August 8, 2020, on Saturday, today.

The police, in a statement by its spokesperson in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, hinted that the celebration might result in killings and destruction of property across the state.

The statement warned members of cult groups to desist from any form of violence in the state. The command further advised operators of hotels in the state not to allow any cult groups to use their facilities for any cult-related gathering.

It insisted that anybody arrested for any cult-related activity would face the full weight of the law.

The statement read in part, “Intelligence reports at the disposal of the Ogun State command reveal that members of various unlawful cult groups are planning to mark what they called “8/8”; being August 8, 2020.

“In view of this, the command wishes to warn those having such a devilish plan to have a rethink and retrace their steps as such move will be met with strong resistance from security agencies.

“To this end, all the command’s tactical squads namely SARS, Anti-cultism, Anti-kidnapping as well as all the DPOs and Area Commanders have been put on red alert to nip in the bud any act capable of undermining the security of the state.

“The full weight of the law will descend on any member of any unlawful societies who intends to use public place to perpetrate evil, as the command will not fold its hands while some misguided and unscrupulous elements attempt to make life difficult for law-abiding citizens of the state.

“The command is therefore using this medium to appeal to parents and guardians to warn their wards to steer clear of any unlawful gathering or society on or before and after the said date to prevent had-I-known situation.’’

The command assured members of the public to go about their lawful business without fear of harassment, intimidation and molestation. It noted that it had rolled out all in its arsenal to deal decisively with anybody trying to breach the peace in the state.

Attack on one of us is an attack on all – Cult suspect

Four suspected members of a cult gang, the Aiye confraternity, that the police arrested in Ikorodu, Lagos, for alleged violent attacks in the area recently, have admitted attacking rival cult members to avenge an attack on their members.

The suspects are Anuolapo Mogaji, 26; Samson Isaac, 30; Tobi Daniel, 21; and Adesanya Ganiu 20.

The police said they arrested the suspects on July 21, 2020, at Igbogbo, in Ikorodu, a Lagos environ.

According to the Lagos State Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, Daniel said a childhood friend had introduced him to the gang.

“I never knew I was being inducted into a secret cult gang when I joined. I was told we were going to attend a girlfriend’s birthday party. It was not until we got to the venue that I got to know what was happening. I knew it would be daring to turn back at that stage and that was why I went ahead with the initiation ceremony.

“We were many young boys. There were lots to drink and smoke at the venue. There were girls also. The girls were willing to do the bidding of the leaders. After the invitation ceremony, I started enjoying their company. I felt powerful and people around me who knew where I belonged feared me.

“We go about minding our business. But we avenge any attack on a member. We see it as a delibrate attempt to undermine us. In such a situation, we attack rivals violently,” he allegedly said.

Elkana told our correspondent yesterday that the Igbogbo Police Division had received information at about 9pm on July 21, 2020 that some armed cultists had been seen converging on the Igbogbo area of Ikorodu planning to attack and maim rival cult groups at Ikorodu.

He said upon receipt of the information, operatives from the Igbogbo Division and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ipakodo, jointly mobilized to the area and arrested the four suspects.

“They confessed to be members of the Aiye confraternity terrorizing residents of Ikorodu and its environs,” he said.

Black Axe Cult Leader Terrorizing Ikorodu Lagos Residents Arrested

Black Axe Cult Leader Terrorizing Ikorodu Lagos Residents Arrested

A notorious cultists simply identified as Mukaila m aka Actor, a leader of the black axe cult group terrorizing residents of Ikorodu Lagos has been arrested.

According to police investigation, Actor and his group members have been robbing, molesting and terrorizing residents of Adamo, Itele, Maya and Igode area of Ikorodu since the lockdown started.

The suspect was arrested at his home where a Pump Action Gun, 55 live cartridges, a locally made axe and assorted charms were recovered.

One of his boys was also arrested during the raid.