The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and alleged armed robber in Ebute Metta after responding to a distress call from residents.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said in a statement that the suspect, identified as Odeshola Afeez, a 22-year-old male, was picked up following reports that a young man was harassing passers-by and causing panic within the community.
Police operatives were immediately deployed to the areawhere the suspect was arrested and searched.
A locally made pistol, one cartridge, and local charms were recovered from him.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is a notorious cultist who had allegedly been terrorising residents and engaging in activities capable of disturbing public peace.
Further findings indicate that he had been evading arrest before his eventual apprehension by Police operatives,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the officers involved in the operation for their swift response and professionalism.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling cultism, armed robbery, and other violent crimes across the state.
The Command also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information.
The command encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities through its emergency lines.