Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 36-year-old man identified as Muyideen Olatunbosun, who was allegedly found in possession of a rubber-made pistol, an axe, criminal charms and an illicit drug popularly known as “Ice” in the Ikorodu area of the state.
The arrest was made during an intelligence-led anti-crime patrol aimed at curbing cultism and other criminal activities across Lagos State.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the suspect was arrested while operatives were conducting patrols around Idi-Iroko, Ogolonto and Agric areas of Ikorodu 
The police said the operatives received intelligence during the patrol, which led to the arrest of Olatunbosun.
A search conducted on the suspect reportedly led to the recovery of one rubber-made pistol, one axe, criminal charms and an illicit drug identified by the police as “Ice.”
The suspect, according to the Command, is currently in police custody and is assisting investigators with the ongoing investigation.
The police added that efforts were underway to apprehend other members of the alleged cult group linked to the suspect.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives involved in the operation for their vigilance and prompt response to credible intelligence.
Fatai reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations against cultism and other forms of criminality across Lagos State.
He also urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the police to assist ongoing efforts to prevent crime and apprehend suspected criminals.
