PRESS RELEASE
Ondo Police Arrest Cult Leader in Akungba — CP Lawal Appreciates IGP for Strategic Guidance in Anti-Cultism Drive
In continuation of the ongoing onslaught against cult-related activities across tertiary institutions in Ondo State, operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have apprehended a suspected cult leader in Akungba Akoko. On the 15th of October, 2025, at about 1300hrs, following credible information received from a good-spirited member of the public that some unknown young men had gathered within the premises of A.U.D Secondary School, Akungba, holding a clandestine meeting and chanting slangs identified to be cult-related, Police operatives swiftly mobilized to the scene. Upon sighting the Police, the suspects took to their heels, but one Abdul Boluwatife ‘m’ was given a hot chase and subsequently arrested.
Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of a known cult group and further revealed himself to be the leader of the group within Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). Findings have also revealed that the suspect, who is now in custody, is a notorious cultist terrorizing Akungba and its environs, and has been on the watchlist of the Command for a considerable period of time.
A thorough search and follow-up investigation led to the recovery of the following items: one (1) locally fabricated pistol, five (5) big cutlasses, one (1) battle axe, one (1) shisha box, two (2) cult berets, five (5) bottles of Squadron gin, one (1) red knife, and one (1) black hand glove. The suspect is currently in custody while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the cult group. The Anti-Cultism Squad of the Command has since commenced a discreet investigation to unravel the full network of the cult syndicate operating within the area.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, has appreciated the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for his strategic leadership and continuous support in providing operational direction and resources that have greatly enhanced the Command’s anti-cultism operations.
The CP further reassures residents of Ondo State that the Command remains unwavering in its commitment to maintaining a peaceful and crime-free environment, particularly within academic communities. He also urged members of the public to continue to provide credible and timely information that would aid the Police in its crime prevention efforts.
E- Signed
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA OLUSHOLA
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
Ondo State Police Command
For: – Commissioner of Police, Ondo State
Date: 18th October, 2025
