Police arrest three suspected cultists and seize weapons in Osun
Three suspected cultists have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command. The arrests led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, charms, and other dangerous weapons. DSP Abiodun Ojelabi announced the arrests in a statement on behalf of CP Ibrahim Gotan. The suspects reportedly confessed to being members of a cult group, and investigations are ongoing.
What happened
- The police arrested Adekola Olayinka Abdulazeez, Omolara Ezekiel, and Babatunde Azeez in separate operations.
- On 22nd of May 2026, Adekola Olayinka was intercepted with firearms, an axe, and charms during a routine patrol in Ikirun.
- Further investigation led to the arrest of Omolara Ezekiel and Babatunde Azeez, with more weapons and ammunition recovered from their premises.
- Items seized include three English Beretta pistols, a cut-to-size gun, live ammunition, cutlasses, axes, and charms.
- CP Ibrahim Gotan warned political thugs and miscreants against disturbing the peace in the state.
