Operatives of the Igando Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspects, identified as Hammed Olawale and Japhet Oderinde, during a rival cult clash.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this via his X handle on Sunday.
Hundeyin disclosed that a locally fabricated pistol was recovered from the suspects, adding that efforts are on to apprehend other fleeing suspects.
He wrote: “20-year-old Hammed Olawale and 23-year-old Japhet Oderinde have been arrested by officers from Igando Division after responding to a distress call that two rival cult groups had gone on rampage.
“The two suspects were found in possession of a locally fabricated semiautomatic pistol with four live rounds of 9mm ammunition.
“26-year-old Abeeb Fagbohun was found shot and promptly taken to hospital. Efforts in top gear to arrest fleeing suspects.”
20-year-old Hammed Olawale and 23-year-old Japhet Oderinde have been arrested by officers from Igando Division after responding to a distress call that two rival cult groups had gone on rampage.
The two suspects were found in possession of a locally fabricated semiautomatic… pic.twitter.com/NnzaohAI8L
— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) January 28, 2024
