Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command, through its sustained intelligence-led, preventive, and community-responsive policing, have arrested three suspects for various crimes in Ago-Iwoye, Mowe, and Warewa areas of the state.

The suspects are Ewebiyi Afeez, 26, a cult leader; Segun Ona Anjo, 32, an armed robbery suspect; and one Umar Sulaiman, who was involved in receiving and dismantling stolen property.

According to a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, the Command spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi said the coordinated actions also resulted in the disruption of a planned cult initiation exercise, the prevention of mob action against the armed robbery suspect, and the recovery of a stolen motorcycle and parts of a 10KVA generator valued at ₦650,000.

Babaseyi argued that the arrest reflects the Command’s proactive crime prevention strategy, swift response capability, and sustained efforts to deny criminal elements any operational space within the State.

Part of the statement reads, “In a decisive intelligence-led preventive operation, operatives of Mowe Division arrested Ewebiyi Afeez (26), a notorious leader of the Eiye Confraternity operating within the Mowe axis. Acting on credible intelligence, the Command uncovered plans by the cult group to carry out an initiation exercise aimed at recruiting new members and expanding its activities within the area.

“Operatives of Ago-Iwoye Division swiftly responded to a violent armed robbery incident involving a commercial motorcyclist along the Ita-Merin axis of Ago-Iwoye.

“On 16th June, 2026, the victim was attacked by two passengers he conveyed on his motorcycle. The suspects used a hammer to strike the victim on the head and body, inflicting injuries before dispossessing him of the motorcycle. The arrested suspect was identified as Segun Ona Anjo (32).

“Following a distress alert, residents pursued and apprehended one suspect. Police operatives quickly arrived at the scene, restored order, and prevented mob action against the suspect, thereby averting further breakdown of law and order.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects operate in a coordinated manner, targeting commercial motorcyclists along isolated routes using a hammer to overpower victims and dispossess them of their motorcycles.

“In another intelligence-driven breakthrough, operatives of Warewa Division arrested Umar Sulaiman, a suspect involved in the diversion and illegal disposal of a 10KVA generator valued at ₦650,000.

“The complainant reported that the generator, which was rented out for legitimate business use, was unlawfully diverted and sold at a suspiciously low price of ₦15,000.

“Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, detectives traced the exhibits to Kara-Isheri, where the suspect was arrested while dismantling the equipment into parts.”

The police spokesperson noted that the stolen motorcycle, the hammer used in the attack and some parts of the generator were recovered as exhibits.

Babaseyi disclosed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend fleeing accomplices and dismantle the criminal network.

Reacting, the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, warned criminal elements to stay off the state, and encouraged members of the public to continue supporting police operations by providing timely and credible information.

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Anti-Cultism Unit, CACU, have arrested two suspected cultists in Ibusa Community, Oshimili North Local Government Area.

The suspects were arrested on 19 June 2026 at about 23:45hrs, DAILY POST reports. 

The Police also recovered from the suspects, one English pump-action gun loaded with five live cartridges, one cutlass, charms, and substances suspected to be illicit drugs. 

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement on Sunday.

The Police Image maker said, “In a sustained effort to rid Delta State of cult-related violence and other criminal activities, operatives of the Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU), acting on credible intelligence, on 19 June 2026 at about 2345hrs, carried out a coordinated operation at a suspected criminal hideout in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area.”

According to SP Edafe, “The operation led to the arrest of two suspected cultists identified as Okonkwo Prosper (26) of Aniofu, Aniocha North Local Government Area, and Tuesday Emmanuel (25) of the same address. 

“A search conducted during the operation resulted in the recovery of one English pump-action gun loaded with five live cartridges, one cutlass, charms, and substances suspected to be illicit drugs.”

SP Edafe also said that, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are alleged members of a cult group linked to several cult-related clashes in Ibusa and its environs. 

“The suspects are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the criminal group.”

Five youths have been arrested for allegedly attacking officials of the Hisbah Board during an operation in Furagirke community, Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The incident was disclosed in a statement issued by the Rimi Local Government Hisbah Board, which said the attack occurred while its operatives were carrying out a routine enforcement exercise aimed at curbing immoral activities in the area.

According to the statement, three of the suspects are residents of Furagirke, while the remaining two are from Yandurumma community.

The board said the youths were apprehended and sanctioned for their actions after investigations into the incident.

The Hisbah Board added that the suspects admitted their wrongdoing and pledged not to engage in such acts again or obstruct the activities of the agency in the future.

It further disclosed that the parents of the youths visited the board to apologise for the conduct of their children and appealed for leniency.

The board reaffirmed its commitment to carrying out its mandate of promoting moral conduct and maintaining public order across communities within the local government area.