Osun: 10 suspected cultists land in police custody

By Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo

Osun State Police command has on Monday arrested 10 suspected cultists upon receiving a tip-off that some suspected cult members are planning to carry out nefarious activities around Ikire axis in the State.

This is following the clash between rival gangs which led to the death of two persons while an injured member is receiving treatment in the hospital.

Recall that, on 28th March 2021 some gang suspected to be Eiye and Aiye cult confraternity engaged themselves in supremacy battle which led to the death of one Akinwale Rotimi around Arikamlamu area of Osogbo and one Sogo Owonikoko popularly called “Marley” around Obate area, Osogbo.

A release signed by the Police PRO, SP Opalola Yemisi Olawoyin on Monday noted that “Upon the report of the matter, Police together with other security agencies including local security outfits in the state swiftly swung into action which led to the arrest of some of the cult members who will be presented to the members of the public soonest before proper prosecution in the law court.

“Intensive manhunt is ongoing to ensure every member of the groups is arrested before mayhem is launched.”

Opalola noted that Security Agencies in the State have unanimously and unequivocally mapped out stringent security mechanism to guarantee serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Osun Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode enjoined the general public to provide the police with adequate and useful information at any time

Warning that anyone caught will be dealt with in accordance with the extant laws, Olokode advised parents and guardians not to allow their wards to be lured into any act that could truncate their future.

The CP further reiterated that “Security Agencies will continue to synergize and work assiduously to maintain law and order” in the state.