Odita Sunday 
By Odita Sunday
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old suspected cultist, Idris Ob arayi, and recovered a locally made pistol and a live cartridge during an operation targeting suspected cultism and armed robbery in Abeokuta.
The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit at his hideout in Ita Ogboni, Igbore, Abeokuta, at about 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following a distress report received earlier that morning.
The report, received at about 2:30 a.m., concerned suspected gunshots and screams in the Oke Ago-Owu area of the state.
According to the police, operatives immediately mobilised to the scene, forcing the suspects to flee. A locally made pistol and one live cartridge were recovered during the pursuit.
The Command said subsequent tracking and investigative efforts led to the arrest of Ob arayi later that day.
Preliminary investigations 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.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commended the SWAT operatives for their prompt response and follow-up efforts.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to proactive policing and the swift arrest of criminal suspects, assuring residents that credible information would receive prompt attention.
He also assured the public that operations to track down the fleeing suspects would continue, urging residents to go about their lawful activities and report suspicious incidents through appropriate police channels.
The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property across Ogun State.
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