By The Osun State Police Command says it has arrested six suspected cultists during intelligence-led raids on black spots and criminal hideouts across Osogbo, accusing them of belonging to a gang allegedly terrorising residents around Mackay Junction.
The command announced the arrests in a press release issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and signed by its spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura.
Six Suspects Identified
Police identified the suspects as Ajibade Lateef, 21; Olaniyi Kabiru, 27; Ifaleke Ifedeji, 18; Tajudeen Wasiu, 35; Abideen Babatunde, 35; and Opeyemi Lukman, 18.
According to preliminary investigations, the suspects are allegedly members of the Eiye Confraternity and are suspected of belonging to a criminal gang accused of terrorising residents and members of the public around Mackay Junction in Osogbo.
Drugs, Charms Recovered
The police said items recovered during the raids included suspected criminal charms, illicit drugs and cash believed to be proceeds of illicit drug activities.
The command stated that the suspects had been charged to court.
It added that intelligence gathering and tactical operations were being intensified to identify, arrest and prosecute other individuals allegedly involved in cultism, drug-related offences and other crimes across Osun State.
Police Commissioner Warns Criminal Groups
CP Zungura reiterated that Osun State would not be a safe haven for cultists, drug peddlers or other criminal elements.
He warned individuals and groups involved in criminal activities to desist or face the full weight of the law.
The command said the raids would continue across identified black spots and criminal hideouts as part of efforts to tackle crime and sustain peace and security in Osogbo and other parts of the state.
Police Urge Residents to Report Suspicious Activities
The command urged parents, guardians, community leaders, landlords and other stakeholders to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or criminal activities to the nearest police station or through established emergency channels.
It also advised young people to shun cultism, illicit drugs and criminal associations, urging residents to cooperate with security agencies in the fight against crime.
