Operation Crush arrests 25 cultists at Ijora, Mushin, Bariga

The Lagos State Police Command said on Sunday that operatives of the Operation Crush from the Anti-Cultism Unit had arrested 25 cultists at Ijora, Mushin and Bariga.

Lagos police spokesman Bala Elkana stated this on Sunday

Elkana said Olaitan Rilwan, male, 20, was found at Ijora roundabout with an automatic pistol concealed in his bag.

“The suspect confessed to be a member of ‘Aiye’ confraternity, Elkana said in the statement.

He said Mustapha Oseni, male, 23, and 22 others were arrested during a follow-up operation at Bariga by operatives of Operation Crush.

Elkana added that operatives from the Anti-Cultism Unit also nabbed Olaitan Rilwan, male, 20, on Gaskiya Road in Mushin.

“One locally-made pistol with eight rounds of live cartridges was recovered from him. Investigation is on. The suspects will be arraigned after investigations,” he said.

Elkana said the anti-crime patrol team from Mushin Police Station, led by Inspector Atipi Agasa, while on patrol at Olorunsogo, Mushin, intercepted two hoodlums.

He said Omisogun Mathew, male, 25, and Yetunde Lawson, female, 28, were intercepted on a motorcycle.

“On sighting the police team, the hoodlums attempted to escape, but were given a hot chase. One locally-made-double barrel pistol with two live cartridges was recovered from them.

“The suspects belong to a five-man armed robbery syndicate operating at Mushin, Ikotun and Igando areas of Lagos State. The suspects have been transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for discreet investigation and will be charged to court after investigations,” Elkana said.