FIVE SUSPECTED AYE CULT MEMBERS ARRESTED IN LAGOS, WEAPONS AND 500 SIM CARDS RECOVERED
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected members of the Aye Confraternity during an intelligence driven operation along the Ago to FESTAC Bridge corridor in Lagos.
The suspects were apprehended during a routine stop and search exercise after police officers intercepted a Toyota Camry XLE carrying two occupants identified as Emmanuel John, 24, and David Godwin, 28.
According to the police, a search of the vehicle led to the recovery of substances suspected to be hard drugs. During interrogation, the two suspects allegedly admitted to belonging to the Aye Confraternity.
The investigation later led to the arrest of three additional suspects identified as Samuel Owubokiri, 25, Adetona Seyi, 20, and David Chigozie, 25. Police said the trio also confessed to being members of the cult group.
Items recovered from the suspects included military camouflage, two machetes, a battle axe, a knife, 500 SIM cards, five mobile phones, five laptops, charms, and additional substances suspected to be hard drugs.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the Command’s determination to curb cult related activities and other violent crimes across the state. He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible and timely information that would assist the police in preventing crime and safeguarding lives and property.
The Command also encouraged members of the public to report emergencies or share useful information through its designated emergency telephone lines.
