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YABA, LAGOS – In a significant breakthrough against cult-related violence, operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have confirmed the arrest of six suspected members of the notorious Buccaneers (BAN) confraternity during a targeted operation in the Yaba area on Tuesday morning.

According to preliminary investigations, the cultists—believed to be part of a specialized "Hit Squad"—were intercepted while allegedly en route to launch an attack on rival cult groups in the area. The police recovered dangerous weapons including a pistol, two machetes, and fetish items believed to be charms from the suspects.

Earlier reports on Wednesday indicated that the squad included high-ranking members of the Buccaneers confraternity. It has now been confirmed that among those arrested are the current number 3 in the BAN hierarchy, a former number 2, and four other senior office holders.

The police have assured the public that investigations are ongoing, and more updates will be provided as further details emerge. Residents have praised the swift action by the police and urged them to continue cracking down on cult-related violence across the state.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh. Photo: Lagos State Police Command

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested eight individuals in connection with a series of cult-related killings within the Yaba College of Technology and its surrounding areas.

The arrests were made on April 29, 2025, following an intelligence-led operation.

According to a statement released by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the tactical operatives involved in the operation successfully apprehended the suspects, who are believed to be linked to violent cult activities in the area.

The statement partly read, “Tactical operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspects involved in several cult-related killings within Yaba College of Technology and its environs in an intelligence-led operation, which took place on April 29, 2025.

“The arrested suspects are: Adeyemo Abdulsamad ‘m’ aged 24, aka Cloud, Afeez Enitan ‘m’ aged 28, Ayomide Daniel ‘m’ aged 30, Olamilekan Adeagbo ‘m’ aged 26 aka Skinny, Mayor Samson ‘m’ aged 28, Basit Ishola ‘m’ aged 20, Quadri Sikiru ‘m’ aged 26, and Mariam Salihu ‘F’ aged 23.”

During the operation, police recovered several weapons from the suspects, including one Beretta pistol, four 9mm ammunition, one cartridge, two battle axes, and two cutlasses.

Hundeyin revealed that an investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of their involvement in cult activities and related crimes.

“During the operation, the following exhibits were recovered from the suspects: one Beretta pistol, four 9mm ammunition, one cartridge, two battle axes, and two cutlasses. Investigation is still in progress to unravel the full extent of the suspects’ involvement in cult-related activities.”

However, the command has assured the public that the arrested suspects will face the full consequences of the law.

“Members of the public are assured that the suspects will be made to face the full wrath of the law,” the statement added.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, praised the swift response and excellent execution of the operation by the Command’s tactical teams and Eko Strike Force.

He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police to ensure prompt action.

The statement added, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, while commending the swift response and excellent work of the Command’s tactical teams and Eko Strike Force, who carried out the operation, urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police for appropriate action.”

Jimoh further reiterated the commitment of the Lagos Police Command to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors in the state.

“He equally assures the public that the Command will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents and visitors to Lagos State,” the statement concluded.

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mumu

I can see two award plaques there. Are they also parts of the exhibits? LoLz!

Nigeria youth be wise

Cultist and cultisim a menace to the society

They should be drafted to Zamfara forest to face bandits.

Say NO to cultism...

I didn't see the most traded cap with the signature of a snake here abi they removed it.in 2027 you will still see this guys chasing away voters from polling unit.thats some nairaland resident touts,thugs and agbero union members.yarimo will bail them next week

Jagaban Army

Nawaaoo

These Lagos cultists,don they have names

Ok mak Dem move him go bush go fight Herdsmen...

Effect of bad parenting and political influences.

richiemcgold:
I can see two award plaques there. Are they also parts of the exhibits? LoLz!

Including caps.

tiswell:
These Lagos cultists,don they have names

The name of the Cultist are listed dere already...



U still wan bring that tribe shiit..


nA u people dey get problem when some people comit a crime and dere name are listed...

Anybody who commit a crime dere name must be listed even in bold for others to see...

Lazy youths, investing their precious time in evil. But unfortunately, they will be the leaders of tomorrow in Nigeria. Crooked country. These set will be released by their fellow cultists in the police. Later, they will either go to university or not and travel abroad, there they will continue with criminality, including drug peddling, armed robbery, money laundering, fraud and hired assassination. Then they will make dirty money and come down to the crooked country and contest election and rig themselves in. later, they will become your president. Abominable place where white is the new black and black white.

I saw AWARD.






MAYBE FOR KILLING THEIR FELLOW IDIOT

I thought they said Buccaneers are fine boys that they don't fight they only chase women. So they were lying ba?

One of their aim is to fight the bad government but along the battlefield it was misuse.

NairaOcean:
YABA, LAGOS – In a significant breakthrough against cult-related violence, operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have confirmed the arrest of six suspected members of the notorious Buccaneers (BAN) confraternity during a targeted operation in the Yaba area on Tuesday morning.

According to preliminary investigations, the cultists—believed to be part of a specialized "Hit Squad"—were intercepted while allegedly en route to launch an attack on rival cult groups in the area. The police recovered dangerous weapons including a pistol, two machetes, and fetish items believed to be charms from the suspects.

Earlier reports on Wednesday indicated that the squad included high-ranking members of the Buccaneers confraternity. It has now been confirmed that among those arrested are the current number 3 in the BAN hierarchy, a former number 2, and four other senior office holders.

The police have assured the public that investigations are ongoing, and more updates will be provided as further details emerge. Residents have praised the swift action by the police and urged them to continue cracking down on cult-related violence across the state.





https://punchng.com/police-arrest-eight-suspects-linked-to-cult-related-killings-in-lagos/

Mc olomo boys. Typical xteristics of Apc urchins

Uncle Wole's Boys

In this day & age, some foolish youths are still wasting away via cultism.

Shame on them & their sponsors!

This looks like an insider job,the police even knows the offices held by those caught...or is it that the held'Aloras don chop Tom Tom'.
Anyway, nice job from the police,this societal menace has to stop,youths killing each other is not acceptable.This madness has to stop.

Olúwaṣeun! 8 down, more to go!