Nigerian Police Power (NPF)
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have apprehended no fewer than 24 suspected members of the dreaded Aiye confraternity during an initiation ceremony in a bush in Ile-Oluji, headquarters of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Native Council Space of the state.
The command disclosed that the operation was executed by the Particular Anti-Cultism Squad from Akure, which disrupted what it described as a safety risk.
In keeping with the police-police relations officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects, all males, had converged from numerous areas throughout the state for the aim of initiating new members and holding a secret cult assembly.
Gadgets recovered during the raid embrace two berets with the crest of the Aiye confraternity, substances suspected to be Indian hemp, and a number of other cell phones which had been recovered as potential proof for additional investigation.
Jimoh maintained that the commissioner of police in the state warned legal parts concerned in cult-related actions to desist instantly, stressing that the command stays resolute in figuring out, monitoring, and prosecuting anybody whose actions may disrupt public order.
He mentioned, “Performing on credible intelligence, operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Akure, swung into motion on Saturday, tenth Could, 2026, resulting in the profitable interception and arrest of the suspects.”
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects, all males, allegedly converged from completely different components of the state and past for initiation rites and a secret cult assembly held in a bush hid inside Ile-Oluji city.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, recommended the operatives for his or her swift response, professionalism and dedication to responsibility.
“He reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for cultism, legal conspiracy and all types of violent crimes able to undermining the protection of residents in the state.
“The Ondo State Police Command assures members of the general public that investigation into the matter is ongoing with a view to uncovering the total scope of the community and bringing all culpable individuals to justice.
“Residents are inspired to stay vigilant and proceed to help the police with well timed and credible data because the command intensifies efforts to make sure lasting peace and safety all through Ondo State.”
