Ogun State Police operatives disrupted a suspected cult initiation gathering on 16th June 2026, arresting 30 suspects at an uncompleted building in Isara-Remo. The raid, conducted by the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) along with detectives from the Isara Area Command and Isara Division, was based on credible intelligence.
Operation Details
The operation took place at approximately 1600hrs. Officers dispersed a gathering allegedly involved in unlawful assembly, chanting, alcohol consumption, and initiation rites. The VCRU commander swiftly mobilized a combined team that stormed the location and carried out a well-coordinated tactical operation.
Recovered Items
During the raid, four vehicles abandoned by suspects attempting to escape were recovered. Exhibits seized include one jack knife, one local drum, one sekere (rattle), and bottles suspected to have been used for alcohol consumption.
List of Suspects
The 30 arrested suspects are: Muiz Olawale, Adeniji Akinwale, Ajayi Victor, Damilola Oluwasegun, Adewale Olayemi, Aminu Rahmon, Olodudu Ademola, Matthew Imoleayo, Adenle Habeb, Lekan Qudus, Olamilekan Ayanleke, Adegbasa Ezekiel, Ibukun Adeniyi, Abiodun Babatunde, Oshofolahan Michael, Salau Adedeji, Benjamin Kehinde, Magnus Elijah, Oluwadamilare Samson, Oyebowale Ojutona, Abiodun Makanjuola, Idowu Toheeb, Olamide Sunday, Malik Also, Abdullahi Damilola, Israel Ayomikun, Oyeledun Ezekiel, Adelabu Imoleayo, Ajayi Oluwasegun, and Olaawun Faith.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their swift and successful operation.
