The Lagos State police command has arrested four suspected cultists and recovered 13 live cartridges in the Ajanmgbadi community of Ojo Local Government Area.

In a statement on Tuesday, the police spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, said officers also recovered three firearms from the suspects.

She stated that they had been linked to violent crimes, including killings.

The suspects were identified as Emmanuel Nwokolo, alias “Oblo”, Ayola Israel, alias “Essy Pawpaw”, Ebuka Nnamdi, and Chinedu Okafor. 

Ms Adebisi said the suspects were arrested at a hotel in Ajanmgbadi, following credible intelligence received by the command.

“Preliminary investigation revealed disturbing evidence of the suspects’ involvement in violent criminal activities. A video recovered from one of the suspects’ mobile phones allegedly showed the killing of unidentified persons within Ajanmgbadi and surrounding communities,” she said. 

She added that the suspects, during interrogation, reportedly confessed to being members of the Aiye Confraternity. 

According to Ms Adebisi, the suspects admitted to being responsible for terrorising residents through a series of killings and other violent crimes.

“Further investigation and searches conducted by the operatives led to the recovery of two (2) locally fabricated pistols, one revolver pistol, and thirteen (13) live cartridges believed to have been used in the commission of their criminal activities. 

“Investigation is ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspects’ involvement in other criminal cases, identify additional members of the gang, and apprehend all accomplices,” said Ms Adebisi. 

She added that the suspects would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.