Operatives of the Ilaro Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists, Samson John ‘M’ aged 25; Olufowora Michael ‘M’ aged 28; Odeh Samuel Ejeh ‘M’ aged 25; and Olajide Jeremiah ‘M’ aged 28, for assault, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm, following a report lodged at the station.
According to police public relations officer in the state, DSP, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrest followed a report made at the station on 16th April 2026 at about 11:30pm.
The complainant stated that earlier on the same day at about 1pm, Samson John ‘M’, in the company of six other individuals, stormed his residence, assaulted him, threatened him with an axe, and robbed him of his mobile phone, an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Upon swift response and subsequent investigation by the operatives, the suspects were apprehended. During the operation, one locally made pistol, an axe, suspected charms, and the stolen iPhone 14 Pro Max were recovered from them.
Babaseyi said the suspects are currently in police custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their prompt response and professionalism.
He reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for cultism and other violent crimes, assuring residents that all criminal elements will be decisively dealt with.
PRESS RELEASE
OGUN POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTED CULTISTS FOR ASSAULT, ARMED ROBBERY; RECOVER LOCALLY MADE PISTOL, AXE, CHARMS, AND STOLEN iPHONE IN ILARO
Operatives of the Ilaro Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists, Samson John ‘M’… pic.twitter.com/l5ddbKjSMM
— Ogun State Police Command (@OgunPoliceNG) April 20, 2026
