Operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad of the Ondo Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in Ode-Irele, the headquarters of the Irele Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson of the command, Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this in a statement in Akure on Thursday, said the suspects were apprehended on 20th April, 2026, following credible and actionable intelligence obtained from an earlier arrested suspect.

Jimoh said, “Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to ongoing cult-related activities within the area. The suspects have since been charged to court in accordance with due process.”

In another operation, two men suspected to be members of the Eiye confraternity were discovered to have been involved in a series of criminal activities in Idanre and its environs.

“Findings from preliminary interrogation reveal that the suspects are members of the notorious Eiye Confraternity, a group often associated with violent criminal activities,” he stated.

Jimoh equally disclosed that some incriminating items recovered from the suspects include a blue beret commonly associated with cult groups, suspected criminal charms, substances suspected to be Indian hemp, and an unregistered red Honda motorcycle.

He noted that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.

“The Command has intensified efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of these criminal groups who are currently at large. Investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspects’ involvement in cult-related activities and to uncover any wider criminal network connected to them,” Jimoh added.

Commenting on the development, the Ondo Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to eradicating cultism and other violent crimes across the state.

Lawal emphasised that the police will continue to adopt proactive, intelligence-led strategies in tackling criminality and ensuring the safety of lives and property. (Channels TV)

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