Ondo Police Foil Cult Initiation, Arrest 25 Suspected Cultists
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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 25 suspected cultists following the disruption of an alleged cult initiation ceremony in Uso, Ondo State.
The arrests were made on Thursday, January 8, 2026, after the Command received credible intelligence from a concerned citizen indicating that members of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) were planning to initiate new members in the area.
Acting on the intelligence, operatives of the Command were immediately mobilised and deployed using intelligence-led tactics to the location. The swift operation successfully foiled the planned initiation and led to the arrest of 25 suspects at the scene.
According to the Police, the suspects were drawn from Ondo, Osun, Lagos and Edo states. Items recovered during the operation include one Toyota Highlander SUV and one unregistered Daylong motorcycle.
The suspects are currently in police custody and have reportedly confessed to their involvement in cult-related activities. The Police said they will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Commending the operatives involved, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, praised their swift response, professionalism and dedication, stressing that the Command would continue its sustained onslaught against cultism and other criminal activities across the state.
The Commissioner also expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, for his strategic leadership and continuous support, which he said has strengthened the Command’s operational capacity.
CP Lawal warned youths to shun cultism, noting that involvement in such activities only leads to grave consequences. He further reassured residents of Ondo State of the Command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security, while urging members of the public to continue to provide credible information to aid crime prevention and control.
The Police Command encouraged residents to reach out through its official communication channels for inquiries or to share useful information.
