Police arrest rival cultists in Lagos

The police in Lagos have apprehended four suspected members of rival cult groups.

They are accused of nefarious and criminal activities in the Badagry area of the state.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday.

The spokesman said the command received several complaints from residents about violence and killings.

“They were arrested in various parts of Badagry in an operation that lasted days.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects belong to Eiye and Aiye confraternities”, Hundeyin noted.

The suspects will be taken to court after a comprehensive investigation.

Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi assured that the security agency would continue to combat cultism and crimes.