Lagos Police Arrests 38 Suspected Cultists During Initiation Ceremony

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos police has arrested 38 suspected cultists who were in the middle of an initiation ceremony at the Somolu area of the state.

The suspects, made up of 29 males and nine females, were in the process of feting themselves when they were arrested based on a tip off.

The arrest was said to be in line with the Safest Lagos campaign, initiated by the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, which was kicked off to ensure  maximum security of lives and properties within the metropolis.

THISDAY gathered that the RRS team had been deployed to the area following some distress calls from the residents of the area.

The suspects, who were said to have been engaged in  criminal activities and other unlawful engagements were arrested by the RRS team led by one Supol Olabode Aroge.

The police said the suspected cult members were in the middle of an initiation ceremony when they were caught and arrested.

The gang who were said to have terrorised the residents for years, were conveyed to the RRS headquarters in Alausa for further interrogation.
Confirming the arrest, RRS Commander, Olatunji Disu, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, said the suspects had been terrorising law abiding citizens in the area.