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Lagos police arrest two suspected cultists, recover weapons

Mr Hundeyin said the suspects, both residents of Oniwaya in the Agege area of the state, were apprehended at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday.

• October 7, 2024
SP Benjamin Hundeyin
SP Benjamin Hundeyin

The Lagos Police Command has arrested two suspects, Alimi Abdulrazak, 18, and Eniola Shamsudeen, 18, over alleged cultism.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to journalists on Monday.

Mr Hundeyin said the suspects, both residents of Oniwaya in the Agege area of the state, were apprehended at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday.

“The anti-crime patrol team of Elere Division, stationed at Agbotikuyo in Ipaja Road, intercepted the suspects with a back bag,” he said.

The image maker said the bag was searched, leading to the recovery of two axes and two empty bottles.

According to him, the investigation is ongoing.

(NAN) 

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