The suspects and weapons recovered
Ondo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against cultism and other violent crimes with the arrest of six suspected cultists during a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SACS) in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko communities of the State.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Akure.
DSP Jimoh said the operation, which was conducted in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, followed credible intelligence indicating the activities of suspected cult members within the affected areas.
“Acting on the information, operatives of Special Anti-Cultism Squad mobilized to identified locations where the suspects were apprehended.
“The suspects arrested are Damilare Kayode (30), Adejoro Godwin (30), Adedapo Ogunro (36), Chisom Okechukwu (21), Ademulegun Imisi (26), and Odugunle Bukola (21).
Preliminary investigations according to the police spokesman revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in activities linked to unlawful confraternities operating within the Akoko axis, a development that has continued to pose security concerns in some communities.
He said: “A thorough search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of several exhibits believed to be connected with cult-related activities.
“These include five battle axes, one jackknife, various criminal charms as well as confraternity paraphernalia such as boots, yellow singlets and face caps.
“The recovered items have been taken into police custody as exhibits and will form part of the ongoing investigation.
“Investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
“The Command views the recovery of these items as a major operational success and a clear indication of its determination to proactively dismantle criminal networks before they can carry out acts capable of threatening public peace and safety. Intelligence gathered from the operation is currently being analysed to identify other members of the group and uncover the full extent of their activities within and beyond the affected communities.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, has commended the professionalism and dedication of the operatives involved in the operation.
He reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu,on the suppression of cultism, violent crimes and other forms of criminality across the country.
The Commissioner of Police further assured residents of Ondo State that the Command will continue to intensify intelligence-led policing, strategic raids and visibility policing aimed at denying criminal elements any safe haven within the State.
He urged members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information that will aid ongoing efforts to maintain law and order.
