Police arrest notorious Ogun cultist, recover gun

The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday announced the arrest of 24-year-old Sulaiman Laja, an alleged notorious member of the Aiye Confraternity.

Laja was arrested during an operation in Igbesa, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.

The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrest in a statement.

Odutola said, “In a significant breakthrough, the Ogun State Police Command has continued to whittle down cult-related activities across the state as a suspected cultist and member of the dreaded Aiye confraternity was apprehended by police operatives in Igbesa.

“The Divisional Police Officer, Igbesa Division, has been commended for the successful arrest of Sulaiman Laja ‘m’, 24 years, a confessed and notorious Aiye cultist who has been terrorising residents of Igbesa and its environs.”

According to her, the suspect was spotted in disguise before being trailed to his hideout, where officers conducted a search that led to the recovery of “a serviceable single-barrel gun, strongly believed to have been used for criminal activities within the community.”

Odutola further stated that “he admitted to being an active member of the Aiye cult group and provided useful information identifying other fleeing members of the gang. A manhunt has since commenced to ensure their swift arrest.”

She added that the suspect and the recovered exhibit will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.

The command assured residents that it remains committed to flushing out criminal elements and restoring peace and public confidence across the state.

On Friday, the Rivers State Police Command arrested 10 suspected cultists, who had been engaged in a prolonged supremacy battle in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt and its environs.

The police revealed that the arrest followed rival cult clashes between the ‘Blood Suckers’ and ‘D12’ factions of the notorious Deygbam gangs operating in the Diobu axis of the state.

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