Ogun Police Foils Cult Initiation, Arrests 3 Students, Recovers Weapons

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The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a suspected cult initiation in Owode-Yewa, arresting three students aged 12, 18 and 18 following timely intelligence about a planned cult-related activity tagged “Kito Day” involving students from different secondary schools in the area.

The operation was carried out on 22nd October 2026, following credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer, Owode-Yewa.

Police, Vigilante Group Storm Initiation Venue

Acting on the information, the Divisional Police Officer swiftly deployed team of detectives in collaboration with Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, to the scene.

The operation led to arrest of three suspects and recovery of one English axe, two knives, one short cutlass, one rubber toy gun and a school bag.

Case Transferred To SCID Eleweran

According to police sources, the case will be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, today, 23rd October 2026, for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The Ogun State Police Command reiterated its commitment to clamp down on cultism and juvenile delinquency across the state, urging parents, guardians and school authorities to monitor activities of their children and wards.

“Intelligence-led policing remains key to preventing cult-related activities among secondary school students,” the Command stated.
The Command also commended members of public for providing timely information that led to successful operation.

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