Police arrest 25 suspected cultists during initiation in Ondo
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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected cultists during a foiled initiation in the Uso area. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects were apprehended following an intelligence-led operation. The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, praised the operatives for their swift response and warned youths against cultism. The suspects are currently in police custody and will face prosecution after the investigation.
What happened
- The police arrested 25 suspected members of the Neo Black Movement cult group during a planned initiation at Uso.
- The operation was based on credible intelligence received by the command.
- Suspects were drawn from Ondo, Osun, Lagos, and Edo states.
- A Toyota SUV and a Daylong motorcycle were recovered from the scene.
- The Commissioner of Police urged youths to avoid cultism, stressing its grave consequences.
