Lagos, April 19, 2023 -The Lagos Police Command said it arrested 42 suspected cultists from different parts of the state in the last two weeks.
Idowu Owohunwa, the state Commissioner of Police, said this at the parade of the suspected cultists in the command.
He said the command would begin a clampdown on illegal firearm manufacturers and cultists in the state.
“We will deploy every asset within our disposal.
“We will deny them space to operate in the state. So, we are advising them to turn a new leave or face the wrath of the Police.
“We want to reassure Lagos residents that the battle to rid the state of cultists and other criminals is a promise that must be fulfilled.
“We appeal to the members of the public for their support as this battle against cultists and other criminals is a common battle.
“We also want to deploy our unique intelligence assets because the orientation is that we do not wait until the cultists strike.
“We want to remain steps ahead of them in order to restore peace in Lagos.
“Through the officers deployed for the operation within the first two weeks, we have made significant breakthroughs which are worthy of notification for members of the public.
“In these regards, with help of the anti-cultism operatives we have arrested 42 cultists in Orile, Ijora Ebute-Metta and Ikorodu.
“In the course of the operation, a total of 10 arms of different descriptions were recovered from the cultists which include six locally made shotguns, three fabricated semi-automatic pistols and one English made pistol, three axes, three cutlasses, three daggers, knives and 13 live cartridges and multiple charms.
“I want to warn the cultists in line with the promise I made to Lagos residents.
“We will deploy all our operational assets and I will provide the leadership that will sustain the battle on the cultists who threaten the internal security of the state.
“The Lagos State Command, under my watch, will deny them the space with a forceful manner. I want to assure the residents that we are not going to relent,” the commissioner said. (GBN)
