The Lagos State Police Command has taken eight people into custody in relation to a slew of cult-related killings at Yaba College of Technology and the surrounding environments.
The arrests were made on April 29, 2025, following an intelligence-led operation.
According to a statement released by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the tactical operatives involved in the operation successfully apprehended the suspects, who are believed to be linked to violent cult activities in the area.
The statement partly read, “Tactical operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspects involved in several cult-related killings within Yaba College of Technology and its environs in an intelligence-led operation, which took place on April 29, 2025.
“The arrested suspects are: Adeyemo Abdulsamad ‘m’ aged 24, aka Cloud, Afeez Enitan ‘m’ aged 28, Ayomide Daniel ‘m’ aged 30, Olamilekan Adeagbo ‘m’ aged 26 aka Skinny, Mayor Samson ‘m’ aged 28, Basit Ishola ‘m’ aged 20, Quadri Sikiru ‘m’ aged 26, and Mariam Salihu ‘F’ aged 23.”
During the operation, police recovered several weapons from the suspects, including one Beretta pistol, four 9mm ammunition, one cartridge, two battle axes, and two cutlasses.
Hundeyin made it known that an investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of their involvement in cult activities and related crimes.
“During the operation, the following exhibits were recovered from the suspects: one Beretta pistol, four 9mm ammunition, one cartridge, two battle axes, and two cutlasses. Investigation is still in progress to unravel the full extent of the suspects’ involvement in cult-related activities.”
The command has, however, promised the public that the detained individuals will be subjected to the full force of the law.
“Members of the public should be assured that the suspects will be made to face the full wrath of the law,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, lauded the prompt response and excellent execution of the operation by the Command’s tactical teams and Eko Strike Force.
He encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police to ensure prompt action.
The statement added, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, while commending the swift response and excellent work of the Command’s tactical teams and Eko Strike Force, who carried out the operation, urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police for appropriate action.”
Jimoh also reaffirmed the Lagos Police Command’s dedication to guaranteeing the security and safety of all citizens and tourists in the state.
