Cult Clash: 19 Suspected Cultists Arrested in Alakuko

 Cult Clash: 19 Suspected Cultists Arrested in Alakuko

By Dayo Badmus,

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has again renewed his vow to suppress any act of Hooliganism as he confirms the arrests of 19 suspected cultists in Alakuko.

The Police boss said this on Monday 8th February, 2021, while speaking on security issues with the Area Commaders and Police Mobile Force Commanders in Lagos State.

The meeting centred on the General Security and Public Safety of Lagos State as the command has recorded some acts of lawlessness in some areas of the state.

In his reaction to the ongoing cult related fracas at Alakuko, Dalemo and Kola areas of the state, the Police boss confirmed the arrest of 19 suspected cultists during the crises.

Items recovered from them included dangerous weapons, assorted charms and Indian hemp.

According to the Commissioner of Police, the hoodlums came from Otta axis of Ogun State to lay siege on the affected border communities on cult related crises.

He said, The command has deployed additional Police personnel, including Police Mobile Force, to curtail the hoodlums; and restore normalcy to the affected communities.

He has also directed that the arrested suspects be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba for discreet Investigation.

 

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