By Ayorinde Oluokun
Police operatives have arrested 24 suspected members of the dreaded Aiye Confraternity cult gang during a deliberate initiation ceremony in Ile-Oluji city, Ondo State.
Ondo Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimon introduced the arrest of the suspected cultists in an announcement on Wednesday.
In response to the assertion, the suspected cultists have been arrested by operatives of the Particular Anti-Cultism Squad of the Command on Saturday, tenth Could, 2026
The operatives, he mentioned, acted on credible intelligence that the suspects, all males, had converged from completely different elements of the State and past for initiation rites and a secret cult assembly in a bush hid inside Ile-Oluji city.
Jimoh mentioned the operation to arrest the suspected cultists was executed professionally and with out incident, thereby stopping what might have posed a severe risk to public peace and safety in the world.
He listed gadgets recovered from the suspects to incorporate two Aiye confraternity crested caps, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and a number of other cellphones believed to be related to ongoing investigations.
He quoted the state Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal as commending operatives concerned in the arrest of the suspected cultists for his or her swift response, professionalism and dedication to responsibility.
“He reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for cultism, felony conspiracy and all types of violent crimes able to undermining the protection of residents in the State.
“The CP additional praised the Inspector-Basic of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his visionary management, unwavering assist to Instructions nationwide, and sustained funding in intelligence-driven policing methods that proceed to boost operational effectiveness throughout the nation.
“He warned all felony parts and people concerned in cult-related actions to desist instantly, noting that the Command stays resolute in figuring out, monitoring and prosecuting these concerned in actions able to disrupting public order.
The Command assured that investigation is ongoing with a view to uncovering the complete scope of the community of the suspected cultists and bringing all culpable individuals to justice.
The Command additionally urged residents of the state to stay vigilant and proceed to assist the Police with well timed and credible info to make sure lasting peace and safety all through Ondo State.
