The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspected cultist and recovered two locally made pistols, three live cartridges and a battle axe during intelligence-led operations in the state as part of efforts to curb cultism and violent crime.
The suspect, identified as Okiki Muhammed Adewusi, popularly known as “Baba Obo”, was arrested at about 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, in the Ore area of Atan, Ogun State, by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad, Base 7, Abule Iroko, Sango-Ota.
According to a press release issued on Wednesday, October 28, by the Ogun State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babasayi, the arrest followed credible intelligence received by the operatives. A search of the suspect’s residence reportedly led to the recovery of a locally made pistol and three live cartridges.
The police said preliminary investigations indicated that Adewusi allegedly admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity, a group associated with cult-related activities.
In a follow-up operation conducted at about 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, operatives reportedly recovered a second locally made pistol and a battle axe from a separate location based on information obtained from the arrested suspect.
The recovered items have been secured as exhibits as investigations continue to establish the full circumstances of the case and determine whether other individuals were involved.
The Command said efforts were ongoing to track down other suspected accomplices and recover additional weapons, stressing that the operation formed part of its sustained campaign against cultism, illegal firearms possession and other violent crimes.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the SWAT operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and effective use of intelligence in apprehending the suspect and recovering the weapons.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks, disrupting cult-related activities and preventing illegal firearms from remaining in circulation across the state.
He also urged residents to provide timely and credible information about suspected criminal activities, assuring them that the police would continue to act on actionable intelligence to protect lives and property.
The Command reiterated its resolve to sustain operations against criminal elements and strengthen public safety across Ogun State.
