Police arrest two suspected cultists and recover pistol in Ondo
Two suspected cultists have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command during an operation in Ondo Town. The suspects, identified as Nnamdi Sunday and Adegbuyi Seyi, were linked to rival cult groups and a recent clash at a university. The police recovered a locally made pistol from a suspected cult hideout. The operation was aided by intelligence from the Ondo End Miscreant Group.
What happened
- The police arrested Nnamdi Sunday and Adegbuyi Seyi on April 11, 2026, in Ondo Town, linking them to rival cult groups.
- The suspects were allegedly involved in a cult clash on April 9, 2026, at the Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo.
- A locally made English pistol was recovered from a suspected cult hideout in the Oka Garage area after the suspects cooperated with investigators.
- The Ondo State Police Command, led by CP Adebowale Lawal, emphasized its commitment to fighting cultism and violent crime.
- The Ondo End Miscreant Group was commended for providing intelligence that led to the arrests.
