By Esther Onyegbula

Fifteen suspected cultists alleged to have been terrorizing motorists, pedestrians and residents around Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State were, Monday, arrested by the Police in Lagos.

The suspects reportedly pose as members of Eiye confraternity and cause commotion in the area, after which they freely attack and rob residents and commuters in the vicinity.

Vanguard learned that the police at Festac, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Ifeanyi Owoh, stormed the hide-out and succeeded in rounding up the cultists who converged on their operational base located in an abandoned building on 41 Road.

They were said to have come from neighbouring communities such as Ijanikin, Ojo, Ajangbadi, Ajegunle and Satellite Town.

It was gathered that efforts are ongoing to recover their arms and apprehend fleeing members of the gang whose activities had been giving residents of the community sleepless nights.

Confirming the arrest, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, said: “Investigation is still ongoing and the suspects would be arraigned in court soon.”