Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in Ilaro over an alleged assault and armed robbery incident, recovering a locally made pistol, an axe, charms, and a stolen iPhone.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday morning.
The suspects—Samson John (25), Olufowora Michael (28), Odeh Samuel Ejeh (25), and Olajide Jeremiah (28)—were apprehended by officers attached to the Ilaro Division following a complaint lodged on April 16, 2026.
According to the police, the victim reported that at about 1:00 p.m. on the said date, Samson John and six accomplices stormed his residence, physically assaulted him, threatened him with an axe, and carted away his iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Acting on the report, police operatives swiftly tracked down and arrested the four suspects.
Items recovered during the operation include a locally made firearm, an axe, suspected charms, and the stolen phone. Authorities added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang who are currently at large.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers for their prompt response and professionalism. He reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for cultism and other violent crimes, assuring residents that criminal elements would be decisively dealt with.
Residents were also urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command’s emergency lines.
