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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of Eiye Confraternity, Okiki Muhammed Adewusi, and recovered two locally made pistols, three live cartridges and a battle axe.
Adewusi, 26, popularly known as “Baba Obo”, was arrested at about 8:00 pm on October 26, by operatives of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad Base 7, Abule Iroko, Sango-Ota, acting on credible intelligence.
He was arrested in the Ore area of Atan, Ogun State.
According to a Wednesday statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ogun, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, a search of the suspected cultist’s residence led to the recovery of one locally made pistol and three live cartridges.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect allegedly admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity,” the statement reads in part.
In a swift follow-up operation at about 6:30 am on October 27, information obtained from the arrested suspect led operatives to a separate location, where a second locally made pistol and a battle axe were recovered.
The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspects and recover additional weapons.
Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni commended the operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and effective use of intelligence, reaffirming the command’s determination to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt cult-related activities and curb illegal possession of firearms.
He urged residents to provide timely and credible information on suspected criminal activities.
