Residents of Addo Road, Ajah, Lagos, may have some respite from alleged cult-related activities following the arrest of two suspected cultists by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).

The suspects, identified as Idris Rasak, 26, aka Aloss, and Ibrahim Kazeem, 25, aka Asunmo Kebe, were arrested following intelligence reports linking them to alleged cult-related activities in the area. The police also recovered a locally made cut-to-size pistol after the suspects reportedly led operatives to the Waterside area of Addo, Ajah, during interrogation.

According to a statement issued yesterday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the arrest formed part of the command’s efforts to curb cultism and other violent crimes across the state. The statement said the operatives acted on credible intelligence concerning the alleged activities of the suspects, who were reportedly terrorising residents of the area.

During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to being members of the Eiye Confraternity and led operatives to the Waterside area of Addo, Ajah, where a locally made cut-to-size pistol was recovered

— the statement said

The arrest and recovery of the firearm underscore the importance of intelligence-led policing in addressing the threat of cult-related violence and illegal possession of firearms in communities. For residents of affected areas, the presence of suspected cult groups and weapons can heighten concerns about personal safety, particularly where criminal activities threaten peaceful coexistence and freedom of movement.

However, the police said investigations were ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspects’ alleged activities and identify other persons who might be connected to the reported criminal acts. The suspects remain in police custody as the investigation continues. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s commitment to combating cultism and other criminal activities through intelligence-led operations.

He urged members of the public to provide credible information to the police to support crime prevention and improve the safety and security of residents across Lagos State. The command maintained that public cooperation remained essential to identifying criminal activities, tracking suspected offenders and preventing violence before it escalates.

The statement was dated October 20, 2026.