The Lagos State police command said it arrested four suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity cult group and recovered one locally made Beretta pistol including 9mm ammunition in the Mushin area of the state.

A statement on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, said the arrest was during an operation against cultism and other violent crimes in the state.

“Following credible intelligence on the activities of cult groups in Mushin, operatives of the VCRU swiftly swung into action and arrested one Irawo Moshod, ‘m,’ she said.

She said that during the investigation, the suspect admitted to being a former chairman of the Aiye Confraternity cult group and made useful disclosures regarding the activities of the group.

Ms Adebisi stated that suspect also confessed his involvement in several killings within Mushin and other parts of Lagos State. 

“Acting on information provided by the suspect, operatives proceeded to Idi-Oro, Mushin, where one locally made Beretta pistol and one 9mm live ammunition were recovered,” she noted. 

The spokesperson stated that other cult members arrested included at Aganran by Ojuwoye, Abayomi James, ‘m,’ 29 years; Farouq Bankole, ‘m,’ 28 years; and Steven Sunday, ‘m,’ 19 years.

“The suspects admitted to being members of the Aiye Confraternity, while they disclosed that the recovered firearm was gotten from one Rilwan, identified as the number one member of the group. 

“The suspects are currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations,” she said. 

Ms Adebisi added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang.