The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man suspected of belonging to the Eiye Confraternity and recovered two locally made pistols, three live cartridges and a battle axe during intelligence-led operations in the state.
The suspect, identified as Okiki Muhammed Adewusi, popularly known as “Baba Obo,” was arrested by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Squad at about 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, in the Ore area of Atan, Ogun State.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, explaining that the arrest followed credible intelligence received by operatives of SWAT Base 7, Abule Iroko, Sango-Ota.
According to the police, a search conducted at the suspect’s residence led to the recovery of a locally made pistol and three live cartridges.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect allegedly admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity,” the statement said.
The command further disclosed that another locally made pistol and a battle axe were recovered at a separate location on Tuesday, October 27, following information obtained from the arrested suspect.
The follow-up operation was conducted at about 6:30 a.m. as officers acted on the information provided during their investigation.
The police said the recovered items had been secured as exhibits, adding that the operation reflected the command’s determination to use actionable intelligence to prevent dangerous weapons from remaining in circulation.
The command also stated that efforts were ongoing to arrest other individuals suspected of involvement in the case and recover additional weapons.
Investigations are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether other people were involved.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and effective use of intelligence during the operation.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks, tackling cult-related activities and preventing the illegal possession of firearms across the state.
He urged residents to provide timely and credible information about suspected criminal activities, assuring them that the police would continue to act on reliable intelligence to protect lives and property.
The command said the arrest formed part of its ongoing efforts to combat cultism, violent crime and the illegal possession of firearms in Ogun State.
