By Gbenga Nicholas
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested eight individuals in connection with a series of cult-related killings around Yaba College of Technology and its surrounding areas.
The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led tactical operation on April 29, 2025.
According to the police, the suspects, identified as: Adeyemo Abdulsamad (24), alias “Cloud”; Afeez Enitan (28); Ayomide Daniel (30); Olamilekan Adeagbo (26), alias “Skinny”; Mayor Samson (28); Basit Ishola (20); Quadri Sikiru (26); and Mariam Salihu (23); are believed to be linked to violent cult activities that have plagued the area in recent weeks.
Police operatives recovered a cache of weapons during the raid, including one Beretta pistol, four 9mm rounds of ammunition, one cartridge, two battle axes, and two cutlasses.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, praised the swift and coordinated efforts of the Command’s tactical units and the Eko Strike Force. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, especially around educational institutions.
“Our tactical operatives are working round the clock to dismantle criminal networks and cult groups that threaten public safety,” said CP Jimoh. “We urge residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to the nearest police station.”
Police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in an official statement, confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the suspects’ involvement in cultism and related violent crimes.
The Lagos State Police Command has reassured the public that all arrested individuals will face the full weight of the law as authorities continue their crackdown on cult-related violence across the state.
