Emmanuel Nwokolo, the suspected leader of an Aiye Confraternity cell arrested by the Lagos State Police Command, has said the killings allegedly carried out by his group left him haunted and unable to sleep.

Nwokolo, who admitted participating in the killing of four rival cult members, said he joined the group after being promised a better life.

“I was told my life would change for the better if I joined, but I have not seen any improvement,” he said.

Reflecting on the violence, he added: “Whenever my group killed a rival member, I couldn’t sleep in my house for days. The memories brought fear and restlessness.”

Police alleged that Nwokolo and other suspects were involved in cult-related violence that terrorised residents of Ajangbadi, Shibiri, Ishashi and Ilogbo communities.

Two other suspects, Israel Ayoola and Ebuka Nnamdi, claimed they were lured into cultism by promises of influence, protection and social connections.

Confirming the arrests, the spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said investigations linked the suspects to several violent crimes in the area.

She disclosed that a video recovered from one suspect’s phone allegedly showed the killing of unidentified persons in Ajangbadi and neighbouring communities.

According to her, the suspects confessed to membership of the Aiye Confraternity and involvement in multiple killings and other criminal activities.

Police also recovered three firearms — two locally made pistols and a revolver — as well as 13 live cartridges during the operation.

Further investigation is ongoing. (Daily Trust)

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