Police Nab Five Suspected Aye Cultists, Recover Weapons, 500 SIM Cards, Laptops, Hard Drugs, Charms
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected members of the notorious Aye Confraternity during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along the Ago/Festac Bridge axis of the state.
The operation, which formed part of the Command’s ongoing efforts to combat cult-related activities and violent crimes, led to the interception of a Toyota Camry XLE saloon car occupied by two suspects identified as Emmanuel John, 24, and David Godwin, 28.
A search conducted on the suspects resulted in the recovery of substances suspected to be hard drugs. During preliminary interrogation, both men allegedly confessed to being members of the Aye Confraternity.
Further investigation by the police led to the arrest of three additional suspected cultists identified as Samuel Owubokiri, 25; Adetona Seyi, 20; and David Chigozie, 25.
Items recovered from the suspects include military camouflage, two machetes, one battle axe, one knife, 500 SIM cards, five mobile phones, five laptops, charms, and various substances suspected to be hard drugs. The suspects also reportedly admitted to belonging to the Aye Confraternity.
Reacting to the arrests, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to tackling cultism and other violent crimes across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information to the police to support crime prevention efforts and enhance public safety.
The Command also encouraged members of the public to report emergencies or share useful information through its dedicated emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.