A security guard was shot dead in Sangotedo, Lagos, prompting police to launch an investigation into the suspected cult-related attack.

A 100-level student was shot by suspected cultists at Ignatius Ajuru University in Rivers State, leading to the suspension of the Students' Union Government (SUG) Week.

A young man in Lagos was tragically beaten to death by suspected cultists following a dispute over a missing phone, according to local reports.

Six suspected cultists from the Alora Confraternity have been arrested by Ekiti police after a violent clash at a hotel, with investigations currently ongoing.

Delta State Police have apprehended seven suspected members of the Maphite Confraternity, recovering weapons and other incriminating items during a crackdown.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists in Imota and seized firearms and ammunition as part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism in the region.

A security squad in Edo State, Nigeria, arrested 12 suspected cultists in Benin's Uzebu Quarters as part of a crackdown on cultism and drug trafficking.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists who were allegedly terrorizing the Apapa, Ijora, and Badia areas, recovering weapons and drugs from them.

The Edo State Government has issued a warning against any cult-related celebrations or gatherings associated with July 7, urging business owners to install CCTV cameras for security.

Operatives of the Command's Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) arrested 11 suspected cultists, including LAUTECH students, and recovered firearms, foiling a planned attack.

Police in Kwara have arrested two suspected cultists and recovered a firearm. The arrests were made as part of efforts to combat cult-related activities in the area.

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists in Akoko South-West Local Government Area, recovering battle axes, knives, and charms during the operation.

Police in Kwara state have arrested eight suspected cultists and recovered various firearms and weapons. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism and crime in the region.

Ayoola Israel, a fisherman in Lagos, has confessed to storing firearms for a notorious cult group implicated in several killings within the Ojo Local Government Area.

Police in Edo State, Nigeria, disrupted a suspected cult gathering in Benin City, leading to the arrest of two members of the Maphite cult group and the recovery of a firearm.

Police in Anambra State have arrested 17 suspected cultists in Awka, recovering cannabis and other exhibits. These arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism and drug-related crimes in the state.

A shawarma vendor identified as Andy was shot and killed by suspected cultists at his stand in Sangotedo, Lagos, with the masked assailants posing as customers.

Police in Ondo State arrested 24 individuals suspected of cultism. The arrests occurred during an initiation ceremony.

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command, in collaboration with the Edo State Security Corps, have arrested 12 suspected cultists in the Elele Community of Uzairue, Auchi.

Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two individuals, identified as the bride's father and a hypeman, at a wedding party in Lagos, allegedly by suspected cultists.

Ogun State Police arrested four suspected cultists for assault and armed robbery, recovering a pistol, an axe, and a stolen iPhone.

The founder of Omega Power Ministries, Chibuzor Chinyere, announced that his church provides free rehabilitation services to repentant kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists to help curb crime.

Delta State Police arrested four suspected cultists and disrupted an initiation ceremony, recovering guns, illicit drugs, and other weapons.

Police in Edo State, Nigeria, have arrested four suspected cultists in Uromi, recovering four pump-action guns. The suspects are reportedly linked to the Eiye Confraternity.

Sultan Balogun Owolabi, a student of Yaba College of Technology, was shot dead by suspected cultists in Ebute Metta, Lagos, prompting a police investigation into rising cult violence.

Delta police have arrested five suspected cultists and armed robbers across Warri, Ughelli, and Sapele, recovering firearms and ammunition during recent operations.

A clash between rival cult groups during Isese Day celebrations in Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria, resulted in four people being hospitalized.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers and cultists in Ajah, recovering weapons and linking them to recent crimes.

A security guard was killed and three others were injured in Abule Ijesha, Yaba, Lagos, in an incident suspected to be cult-related violence. Police are investigating the latest outbreak of cult activity in the area.

Four suspected cultists have been arrested in an Edo community following an operation by local authorities. The arrests aim to curb cult-related activities in the area.

In Nigeria, cultists reportedly opened fire on police officers, claiming they were unaware of the officers' presence while trailing rivals linked to NURTW leaders.

13 suspected kidnappers, cultists, and ritualists are set to face trial in Osun State after police operations led to arrests and ransom recovery.

The Abia State Police Command has announced the arrest of four suspected cultists and one vandal, recovering firearms and other exhibits during their operations.

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested suspected cultists and a vandal as part of a sustained crackdown on crime, drug abuse, and infrastructure vandalism in the state.

Police in Kwara State, Nigeria, have arrested three suspected cultists in connection with the abduction and murder of a Kwara Poly student.

Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Anyigba, Nigeria, has arrested two additional suspected cult members as part of its intensified anti-cultism campaign following a student's killing.

Ongoing cult clashes in Warri, Delta State, have resulted in multiple deaths, with two young men shot dead recently and two others killed earlier in the week by suspected cultists.

Edo Senator Joseph Ikpea has expressed support for Governor Okpebholo’s initiative to crack down on kidnappers and cultists, advocating for swift trials and public executions to enhance security in the state.

Delta State Police Command successfully rescued a kidnap victim and arrested three suspected cultists, recovering firearms and drugs in recent operations.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists in Egbeda, recovering firearms and a knife, with investigations ongoing into the notorious gang.

Police in Nigeria have arrested two suspected cultists in Plateau State, seizing drugs during the operation. Separately, two more suspected cultists were apprehended in Edo State.

Police in Anambra have arrested 17 suspected cultists and recovered cannabis during recent raids. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism and drug-related crimes in the state.

Police in Rivers State have announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the abduction of two toddlers, and separately, the apprehension of 11 suspected cultists with recovered weapons and ammunition.

Edo's Special Security Squad has arrested 12 suspected cultists in Benin City following a recent killing, also sealing apartments used for initiations.

Benue State police have arrested 11 suspected cultists in connection with a deadly targeted attack in Makurdi that resulted in the deaths of eight people.

Police in Kwara State arrested 13 suspected cultists and thugs after raiding a criminal hideout. The arrests were made as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime in the region.

Police in Akwa Ibom state have arrested 25 suspected cultists during an operation. Authorities also recovered a firearm during the arrests.

Police in Ogun State have arrested four suspected cultists in connection with an alleged armed robbery and assault, specifically involving the theft of an iPhone.

Quadri, the son of a Lagos monarch, was reportedly beaten to death by suspected cultists in the Itunmeko area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Lagos police are investigating the fatal shooting of Adedipe Adeyinkan on the National Stadium Bridge. The incident is suspected to be cult-related.

Police in Anambra State have arrested three suspected armed robbers and cultists, recovering firearms and a stolen petrol tanker in Ogidi.

Delta State Police have arrested suspected cult leaders linked to a murder in Ughelli. Read about how the cultists arrested in Delta were apprehended. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-cultists-linked-to-murder-in-delta/

Oyo State Police have arrested two suspected cultists on the campus of Ibadan Polytechnic, recovering a firearm and charms. The suspects reportedly confessed to planning an attack.

Police in Nigeria's Cross River State have arrested 10 suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity in Biase, recovering firearms and other exhibits.

Rival cult groups, identified as Vikings and Clansmen confraternities, exchanged gunfire at Ignatius Ajuru University in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Police in Abia State have arrested 13 suspected armed robbers and cultists, recovering a pump-action gun, as part of intensified efforts by security agencies to curb violent crimes in Aba and other parts of the state.

Nigerian police have arrested 14 suspected cultists in Enugu, while soldiers have apprehended six suspected oil bunkerers in Lagos. These operations highlight ongoing efforts by security forces to combat crime in the country.

Nigeria's Inspector General of Police, Disu, declared that insecurity in Benue state, once known for peace, will no longer be tolerated, citing violence fueled by armed herders, kidnappers, bandits, and cultists.

Nigerian police have made several arrests across different states, including a second suspect for bridge vandalism in Bayelsa, a suspected robber in Oyo, and eight suspected cultists for assaulting a student in Bayelsa. These arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat crime.

Police in Bayelsa have apprehended 10 individuals suspected of cultism following a violent attack in Yenagoa that resulted in one fatality and three injuries, with investigations ongoing.

Nigerian police have arrested several suspected criminals across different states, including an armed robber in Rivers State and 24 suspected cultists and political thugs in Osun State. Two individuals were also arrested for alleged self-kidnap.

The Inspector-General of Police is calling on residents of Anambra State, Nigeria, to break the culture of silence and provide intelligence to security agencies regarding kidnappers, cultists, and other criminals.

Edo Senator Joseph Ikpea has expressed support for Governor Okpebholo’s call for prompt trials of kidnappers and cultists, believing that swift punishment will help deter crime in the state.

Suspected cultists killed a 22-year-old and two others in Lagos, while bandits in Niger State killed residents and torched homes. These incidents highlight ongoing security challenges in different regions of Nigeria.

Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a suspected drug baron and recovered stolen items during a raid. Separately, police in Osun state arrested three suspected cultists, recovering firearms and charms.

The Abia State Police Command has warned against cultism and arrested 17 suspects linked to recent violence, as part of a crackdown on cult activities in the state.

Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested alleged cultists and a fraud suspect following intelligence-led operations as the command intensifies its crackdown on various crimes.

Following a violent killing at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State has declared a crackdown on internet fraud, stating that 'Yahoo boys' will be treated with the same severity as cultists and kidnappers.

The latest attack occurred three days after gunmen, suspected to be cultists, shot dead two people in Nekede, another community within the same Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State The post…

Eight individuals have died in Benue, Nigeria, following a suspected cult attack in the community.

Police have confirmed an attack by suspected cultists at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), which resulted in the death of one student and injuries to three others.

Nigerian police have conducted multiple operations, apprehending suspects involved in large-scale fraud and robbery syndicates, as well as individuals linked to cultism and illegal possession of firearms, including a 22-year-old cultist arrested in Anambra for killings and kidnappings. These arrests, made across various states, led to the recovery of significant funds and weapons.

Police in Oyo State, Nigeria, have arrested 16 suspected cultists at The Polytechnic Ibadan and recovered dangerous weapons during the operation.

Nigerian police forces have carried out separate arrests in Kano and Ondo states. Two suspected fraudsters were apprehended in Kano, while two suspected cultists were arrested and a firearm recovered in Ondo.

Police in Delta State disrupted cult initiation rites, arresting four suspected cultists and recovering firearms, axes, and illicit drugs in separate operations.

A man identified as Pedro was shot dead on Tuesday by suspected cultists at Idumota in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State.

The Delta State Police Command has issued a stern warning to cultists and criminals, announcing robust security measures and strategic personnel deployment for the upcoming Eid El-Fitr celebrations.

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested several suspected members of secret cult groups in Ilorin, recovering firearms, charms and other items believed to be used in criminal activities across the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Adekimi Ojo, disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday in Ilorin, where he highlighted Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-cultists-recover-firearms-in-kwara/

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