Ogunnibi Hammed, the president of the Eiye Confraternity, has been taken into custody, according to the Ogun State Police Command.

The Command also disclosed that he and other members were apprehended on Sunday.

Omolola Odutola, a spokesman for the command, confirmed the arrest in a statement that he sent to Ogunwatch in Abeokuta on Monday.

“The suspects were known for their horrifying attacks against rival cult groups and spreading terror in a number of locations, including Odogbolu, Sagamu, Ijebu Ode, and Ilishan. They were captured as a result of a coordinated effort between the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the Anti-Cultism Unit (AKU), and the Obalende Division of the police force.

“Other suspects apprehended were Sodipo Azeez, also known as Bintobo, Ilori Gbenga, Lamina Yusuf, Kolawole Rasaq, Adelaja Otusanya, Adeyemi Soneye, Oseni Toheeb, Thank God Naba, Lekan Qudus, Adelusi Omotayo, Timothy Monday AYOMIDE Ishmael, Oboje Jeremiah, Ayoola Oladayo, Jacob Chidi, John Innocent, Ayangbile Victor, and Jacob Sunday.”

According to statement, the suspects also confessed to being active members of various cult groups.

Abiodun Alamutu, the state’s commissioner of police, has ordered a prompt inquiry into the detained suspect and potential legal action.