Operatives of the Ajuwon Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected cult leader, Abiodun John, in possession of a firearm and live cartridges during a routine stop-and-search along the Akute/Olambe road.
The arrest, which occurred around 3:30 PM on Thursday, followed a public tip-off about suspicious activity involving two men in a Venza car with dealer number URSMOT AUTOS 4657DLA.
Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed that officers pursued the vehicle and intercepted it near Osaro Mobile Filling Station. A search of the car revealed two locally-made pistols and three live cartridges. While John, a 25-year-old resident of the Olori area in Akute, was apprehended, his accomplice managed to evade arrest and remains at large.
Odutola stated that preliminary investigations have commenced, and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abeokuta for further inquiries.
This arrest underscores the importance of public collaboration in tackling crime and highlights the proactive efforts of the Ogun State Police in curbing cultism and illegal firearm possession.
