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The Ogun state police force have confirmed the arrest of 3 suspected cultists in the state.
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The suspects are said to be members of the notorious Eiye and Aye confraternity group.
Men of the Ogun state police command have arrested three suspected cultists in the state.
A statement from the command identified the suspects as: 23-year-old Adebowale Idowu of Elite Estate, Oke Ela, Ilaro; 25-year-old Abimbola Kabiru of Adeyemi Street, Orita Area, Ilaro; and 27-year-old Abiodun Segun.
They were arrested in the Illaro area of Ogun state.
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Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the command Omolola Odutola said the suspects were arrested during a stop and search operation a day before a deadly clash which claimed the lives of four people in the Alogi, Somorin, and Obantoko areas on Saturday.
She stated,
“According to reports, on March 14, 2025, at approximately 12:40 PM, a surveillance patrol team intercepted an unregistered black Lexus RX330 along the Ilaro/Oja-Odan Road.
“The vehicle was occupied by 23-year-old Adebowale Idowu, along with his associates, 25-year-old Abimbola Kabiru and 27-year-old Abiodun Segun.”
Items recovered during the search include a battle axe, and a knife.
She added, “The suspects were immediately taken into custody for further investigation.”
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