Osun Police Arrest 14 Suspects In Crackdown On Criminal Hideouts, Cult Clashes

On October 30, 2026, the Osun State Police Command conducted a series of operations across Osun State, resulting in the arrest of 14 suspects linked to various criminal activities. The operations were aimed at addressing issues such as extortion, thuggery, illicit drug-related activities, and cult violence, as reported by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement from Osogbo.

The police initially detained 37 individuals during these operations, with 14 of them confirmed as suspects in ongoing investigations. Among those arrested were two suspected cultists. The police have not disclosed further details about the suspects or the specific locations of the operations, but the crackdown is part of a broader effort to combat crime in the region. The current situation remains under police control as investigations continue.

Reported by Leadership, Daily Post.