By Constance Adaurie
The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) has arrested four (4) suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity cult group and recovered one locally made Beretta pistol and one 9mm ammunition in Mushin, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.
Following credible intelligence on the activities of cult groups in Mushin, operatives of the VCRU swiftly swung into action and arrested one Irawo Moshod, ‘m’. During investigation, the suspect admitted to being a former chairman of the Aiye Confraternity cult group and made useful disclosures regarding the activities of the group, including his alleged involvement in several killings within Mushin and other parts of Lagos State. Acting on information provided by the suspect, operatives proceeded to Idi-Oro, Mushin, where one locally made Beretta pistol and one 9mm live ammunition were recovered.
Three other suspected members of the group, namely Abayomi James, ‘m’, 29 years; Farouq Bankole, ‘m’, 28 years; and Steven Sunday, ‘m’, 19 years, were subsequently arrested at Aganran by Ojuwoye. The suspects admitted to being members of the Aiye Confraternity, while they disclosed that the recovered firearm was gotten from one Rilwan, identified as the number one member of the group. The suspects are currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, has commended the operatives of the VCRU for their proactive and intelligence-driven approach in disrupting cult-related criminal activities in the State. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Lagos State, while warning cultists and other criminal elements to desist from their activities or face the full weight of the law.
Residents are also encouraged to report suspicious activities through the Lagos State Police Command’s emergency lines for prompt Police response. 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929.
