A 27-year-old man suspected of being a member of the Eiye Confraternity was arrested by police in Lagos, Nigeria. Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command apprehended Yusuf Lamina Adigun, who was found with a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge. The police intercepted a motorcycle conveying three passengers during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Ijaiye/Ojokoro area of Lagos. A search conducted on the passengers led to the recovery of the pistol from Adigun. During preliminary interrogation, Adigun confessed to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity and revealed that he and other members of the group were on a mission to launch an attack on some individuals before they were intercepted by the police.

The police have promised to intensify intelligence-led policing and proactive operations aimed at dismantling cult groups and criminal networks operating across the state. A statement from the police public relations officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing members of the alleged cult group and recover additional weapons that might be in their possession. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating cultism and other violent crimes across the state.

The Eiye Confraternity is a notorious cult group known for its violent activities in Nigeria. The group has been involved in several clashes with rival cult groups and has been responsible for various crimes, including murder and armed robbery. The Lagos State Police Command has been at the forefront of the fight against cultism in the state.

The police have urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information that will assist them in preventing crime and ensuring the safety and security of all.

“During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity. He further disclosed that he and other members of the cult group, who are currently at large, were on a mission to launch an attack on some individuals before they were intercepted by the Police,”

The police have promised to sustain intelligence-led policing and proactive operations aimed at combating cultism and other violent crimes across the state.

Lagos State has been at the epicenter of cult-related violence in recent years.

The state has seen a surge in cult-related incidents, resulting in the loss of several lives and property.

The Eiye Confraternity has been at the center of many of these clashes.

The police have been working tirelessly to dismantle the group and bring its members to justice.

The Lagos State Police Command has been praised for its efforts in combating cultism in the state.

The police have urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information that will assist them in preventing crime and ensuring the safety and security of all.

A 27-year-old man suspected of being a cultist was arrested by police in Lagos, Nigeria. Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command apprehended Yusuf Lamina Adigun, who was found with a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge.

Key Facts:

  • 27-year-old male arrested by police in Lagos
  • Localy made pistol loaded with one live cartridge recovered from suspect
  • Suspect confessed to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity
  • Suspect and other members of the group were on a mission to launch an attack on some individuals
  • Police have promised to intensify intelligence-led policing and proactive operations aimed at dismantling cult groups and criminal networks operating across the state