The police spokesperson said that the suspects were in a Toyota Hummer 18-seater commercial bus travelling from Lagos to Abuja when arrested.
Mr Jimoh said the arrest followed the circulation of CCTV footage on social media.
Police said parents of the dead children were in deep shock and trauma when officials arrived at the scene.
The Ondo police command says it has arrested a 21-year-old suspected cultist, Raymond Sunday, and recovered firearms.
Mr Lawal explained that all the victims were pregnant women and one physically challenged person.
The command spokesman, DSP Jimoh Abayomi, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Akure.
Mr Jimoh explained that the arrest was effected on January 30.
Mr Jimoh also said the state CP, Adebowale Lawal, commended Ilu-Abo Community for their vigilance, courage, and timely cooperation with the command.
Mr Lawal said the success recorded was due to collective efforts.
Mr Lawal said the engagement was part of the inspector general of police’s directive.
