8 Suspects Arrested By Police Over Cult-Related Killings

MICHAEL AKINOLA 

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 29th April, 2025.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the arrested suspects were: 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, 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. Members of the public are assured that the suspects will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

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, urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Police for appropriate action.

He equally assured the public that the Command will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents and visitors to Lagos State.