Police nab three suspected cultists in military gear in Lagos
The police command in Lagos State says its operatives have arrested three suspected cultists in the Ishashi area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told journalists on Sunday.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Adegoke Fayoade, had promised to rid the state of criminals.
Mr Hundeyin said that the three suspects were arrested on Saturday at about 6:30 a.m. by the police.
“The police got information that some boys were seen in military uniform disturbing the peace of Oke-Odan community in Ishashi,” he said.
He explained that operatives from the Ishashi division were “quickly drafted” to the community and arrested the suspects who were between the ages of 24 and 39.
Mr Hundeyin said that an investigation had begun and the suspects would soon be charged in court.
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