Police Arrests Four Suspected Notorious Cultists/Hitmen, Recover Three Firearms, Thirteen Cartridges in Ojo
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four notorious cultists and suspected hitmen allegedly linked to several violent crimes and killings in Ajanmgbadi, Ojo, and its environs.
In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Command’s PPRO, SP Abimbola Adebisi stated that, “In the continued commitment of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, to rid Lagos State of cultism, violent crimes, and other criminal activities, operatives of the Command have recorded another major breakthrough with the arrest of four notorious cultists and suspected hitmen linked to several violent crimes and killings in Ajanmgbadi, Ojo, and its environs.”
According to the statement, “The suspects, identified as Emmanuel Nwokolo alias “Oblo” (35), Ayola Israel alias “Essy Pawpaw” (39), Ebuka Nnamdi (31), and Chinedu Okafor (22), were apprehended at a hotel in Ajanmgbadi, Ojo Local Government Area, 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. During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to being members of the dreaded Aiye Confraternity and 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. The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”
Meanwhile, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, has commended the operatives for the successful operation and reassured residents that the Command remains resolute in its determination to rid the State of crime and other criminal elements threatening public safety, and bring perpetrators of violent crimes to justice. He also urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information through the Command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.”
