Ondo Police Nab Alleged Cult Leaders, Recover Firearm in Major Crackdown
The Ondo State Police Command, under the proactive leadership of CP Adebowale Lawalpsc(+), mnips continues to intensify its operational efforts toward curbing cultism and other violent crimes across the State, with renewed focus on intelligence-led policing and strategic community collaboration.
In a recent development, operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SACS), Akure, acting on credible and actionable intelligence provided by the Ondo End Miscreant Group, successfully apprehended two suspected cultists on April 11, 2026, at about in Ondo Town.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects are affiliated with the notorious Eiye and Aiye confraternities, both of which have been linked to recurring incidents of violent rivalry in parts of the State. The suspects were specifically identified as participants in a cult-related clash that occurred on April 9, 2026, within the premises of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, where members of rival groups reportedly engaged in a confrontation that threatened public peace and safety.
Upon their arrest, the suspects, identified as Nnamdi Sunday ‘M’ and Adegbuyi Seyi ‘M’ cooperated with investigators and led the operatives to a suspected Aiye cult hideout located at Oka Garage area of Ondo Town. A thorough search of the location resulted in the recovery of one locally made English pistol, believed to have been used in furtherance of criminal activities.
The suspects are currently in Police custody, while investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network, apprehend other fleeing members, and recover additional arms and ammunition that may be in circulation.
The Commissioner of Police reiterates the Command’s firm resolve to rid Ondo State of cultism and all forms of criminality. He emphasizes that the Command will not relent in its efforts to ensure that perpetrators of violence are identified, arrested, and made to face the full weight of the law.
The Command further commends the Coordinator of the Ondo End Miscreant Group for the timely and useful information that aided this operation and calls on residents to emulate this example by remaining vigilant and providing credible intelligence to security agencies. Such cooperation remains vital in sustaining the gains recorded in the fight against crime.
The Commissioner of Police expresses his profound appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, PSC(+), NPM, for his unwavering support, morale-boosting leadership, and invaluable guidance. Drawing from his wealth of experience, particularly his previous service in Ondo State, the IGP’s consistent encouragement and strategic direction have continued to inspire officers and men of the Command to remain steadfast, professional, and committed to duty. This support has greatly strengthened the operational drive of the Command and contributed significantly to the successes recorded recently.
Members of the public are assured of the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, and are encouraged to report suspicious activities promptly through appropriate channels.
