Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists during a raid carried out in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko communities, recovering dangerous weapons and alleged confraternity items from the suspects.
The command disclosed that the suspects were apprehended by
operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, SACS, in the early hours of June
16, 2026, following intelligence reports on the activities of suspected cult
groups within the affected communities.
Police spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, identified the
suspects as Damilare Kayode, Adejoro Godwin, Adedapo Ogunro, Chisom Okechukwu,
Ademulegun Imisi and Odugunle Bukola.
According to the police, preliminary investigations linked
the suspects to unlawful confraternity activities allegedly operating within
the Akoko axis of the state.
Jimoh stated that a search conducted during the operation
led to the recovery of several items suspected to be connected to cult-related
activities.
The recovered exhibits included five battle axes, a
jackknife, alleged criminal charms and several confraternity materials such as
boots, yellow singlets and face caps.
The police said the items had been taken into custody as
exhibits and would form part of ongoing investigations into the case.
The command added that investigations were still in progress
and that the suspects would be arraigned in court upon completion of the
investigation.
Describing the operation as a major breakthrough, the police
said the arrests reflected the command’s resolve to dismantle criminal networks
and prevent activities capable of threatening public safety.
According to the statement, intelligence gathered from the
raid is currently being analysed to identify other suspected members of the
group and determine the full extent of their operations within and outside the
affected communities.
The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Felix Ohagwu,
commended the operatives involved in the operation for their professionalism
and commitment.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to the directive of
the Olatunji Rilwan Disu on combating cultism, violent crimes and other
criminal activities nationwide.
Ohagwu also assured residents that the command would
continue to strengthen intelligence-driven policing, strategic raids and
visibility patrols aimed at denying criminal elements safe haven in the state.
He urged residents to continue supporting the police with
timely and credible information to aid efforts at maintaining law and order
across Ondo State.
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