The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists and recovered dangerous weapons and other items during an intelligence-led operation in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko communities of the state.

The suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SACS) during a coordinated raid conducted in the early hours of June 16, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected cult members in the affected communities.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the operation was part of the command’s sustained efforts to combat cultism and other violent crimes across the state.
The suspects were identified as Damilare Kayode, 30; Adejoro Godwin, 30; Adedapo Ogunro, 36; Chisom Okechukwu, 21; Ademulegun Imisi, 26; and Odugunle Bukola, 21. Preliminary investigations, according to the police, revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in activities linked to unlawful confraternities operating within the Akoko axis.
The police disclosed that a search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of five battle axes, one jackknife, criminal charms and several items believed to be associated with cult groups, including boots, yellow singlets and face caps. The recovered exhibits have been taken into police custody as investigations continue.
The command said the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. It added that intelligence obtained from the operation is being analysed to identify other members of the group and uncover the full scope of their activities within and outside the affected communities.
Commending the operatives for their professionalism, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to the directives of Olatunji Rilwan Disu on the suppression of cultism and violent crimes. He assured residents that the police would intensify intelligence-led policing, strategic raids and visibility patrols to deny criminals safe haven in the state, while urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.