The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists during intelligence-led raid operations of criminal hideouts in Osogbo, the state capital.
The suspects were identified as Atilola Idris, 22 years old, Shobowale Abeeb, 31 years old, Jimoh Nasiru, 32 years old, Tajudeen Jamiu, 26 years old, Okanlawon Tajudeen, 27 years old and Abolubode Toheeb, 18 years old.
According to a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the suspects were arrested by operatives of Osogbo Area Command at various locations, vulnerable and black spots in Osogbo on 8/10/2026.
One of the suspects, Tajudeen Okanlawon, confessed that he was initiated into Aye confraternity cult group in year 2023 by late Lekan Lexy. He stated that Lekan Lexy was killed by rival cultist during the build-up to the just concluded gubernatorial election.
The suspects have been charged to court accordingly, while the Command continues to intensify intelligence gathering and tactical operations to identify, apprehend, and prosecute other individuals involved in cultism, drug-related offences, and other criminal activities across the state.
