The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man suspected of cultism and recovered a locally made pistol and a live cartridge following a same-day operation in Abeokuta.
The suspect, identified as Idris Ob arayi, was arrested at his hideout in Ita Ogboni, Igbo re, Abeokuta, at about 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following a distress report of suspected gunfire and screams in the Oke Ago-Owu area.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babas eyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
According to the statement, operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit responded to the distress call received at about 2:30 a.m., prompting suspected criminals at the scene to flee.
During the pursuit, the operatives recovered a locally made pistol and one live cartridge, while subsequent tracking and investigative efforts led to the arrest of the suspect later that day.
Preliminary investigations, the statement said, indicated that the suspect allegedly admitted to being a member of the Aiye confraternity and claimed ownership of the recovered firearm and ammunition.
The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the SWAT operatives for their prompt response and effective follow-up, reaffirming the command’s commitment to proactive policing and the swift apprehension of criminal suspects.
Ojajuni assured residents that credible information would continue to receive prompt attention, adding that operations to track down and arrest the remaining suspects would be sustained.
He also urged residents to continue with their lawful activities and report suspicious incidents through appropriate police channels, assuring them of the command’s continued vigilance in protecting lives and property across the state.
The statement was signed by DSP Oluseyi B. Babas eyi, anipr, Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, Eleweran, Abeokuta, on October 21, 2026.
