Police in Ogun State have arrested a 26-year-old man suspected of cultism and recovered two pistols, three live cartridges and a battle axe during operations in the Atan area, as investigators pursue other suspects and probe the source of the weapons.
The suspect, identified as Okiki Adewusi, popularly known as Baba Obo, was arrested on Tuesday in the Ore area of Atan, according to the Ogun State Police Command.
In a statement on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said officers recovered a locally made pistol and three live cartridges during a search of the suspect’s residence.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect allegedly admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity,” Babaseyi said.
The police subsequently launched a follow-up operation based on information obtained during the arrest. At about 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, operatives visited another location and recovered a second pistol and a battle axe, which were secured as exhibits.
The recovery of weapons from two locations has expanded the investigation beyond the initial arrest. Police are now working to establish the circumstances surrounding the possession of the items and determine whether other individuals were involved.
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Investigation extends beyond the arrest
Babaseyi said the operation reflected the command’s determination to act on actionable intelligence, recover potentially dangerous weapons and pursue leads that could expose other suspects.
He added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend additional individuals and recover more weapons, while investigations continued.
The police statement did not disclose whether the suspect had been formally charged, identify the owner of the second location or provide details about any specific criminal incident linked to the recovered items.
Those questions will be important in determining the scope of the case and whether the investigation will lead to further arrests or prosecution.
What happens next?
The recovery of firearms and ammunition raises concerns about the potential availability of weapons for violence, although possession of the items alone does not establish that they were used in a particular crime.
The suspect’s alleged affiliation with the Eiye Confraternity is also an investigative claim attributed to the police. It should not be treated as proof of guilt before the case is tested through the legal process.
The next stage will depend on evidence gathered by investigators, including the origin of the weapons, the circumstances of their recovery and any links to other suspects.
For residents, the operation highlights the importance of intelligence-led policing in identifying weapons and tracking possible networks beyond individual arrests. Its impact will ultimately depend on whether investigators can convert the recoveries into credible evidence and bring any proven offenders before a court.
Adewusi remains a suspect, and the allegations against him have yet to be established in court.
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