The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists allegedly linked to criminal activities in the Lekki, Ajah and Elemoro areas of the state.

The suspects were arrested between October 2 and 9, 2026, following intelligence received by police operatives, according to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on Tuesday.

Four suspects identified

The police identified the suspects as Arisekola Ojo, 32; Oluwatobi Oyewole, 29; Oluwaseyi Odunewu, 32; and Olumagba Ifatope, 29.

According to the command, they were arrested over their alleged involvement in conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society.

Police recover locally made firearm

The police said a locally made cut-to-size gun was recovered during a search of Odunewu’s residence.

The recovery followed information allegedly obtained from the suspects during interrogation, the command stated.

The police added that the suspects had provided useful statements to investigators, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend other individuals allegedly connected to the offences and recover additional firearms.

Commissioner warns against cultism

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to dismantling cult groups and other criminal networks operating across the state.

He warned individuals involved in cultism and other criminal activities to desist or face the consequences of the law.

Fatai also urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security operatives to strengthen public safety in their communities.

The police said investigations into the case were continuing.