Suspected cultist, Sulaiman Laja, who has been terrorising residents of Igbesa area of Ogun state has been arrested. 

Laja arrest was contained in a press statement made available to Blueprint.ng, by the command spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, Tuesday. 

Odutola stated that the arrest is a significant breakthrough, for the command in its efforts to whittle down cult-related activities across the state. 

“The suspect was sighted in a disguised appearance was arrested and taken to his hideout where a thorough search led to recovery of a serviceable single-barrel gun, strongly believed to have been used for criminal activities within the community. 

‘He admitted to being an active member of the Aiye cult group and provided useful information identifying other fleeing members of the gang. A manhunt has since commenced to ensure their swift arrest.

“The suspect and the recovered exhibit will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution.

“The Ogun State Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to flushing out criminal elements and restoring peace, safety, and public confidence across all communities in the state”, the statement reads.