162! Suspected cultists arrested in Lagos Island following raid

Security agents have arrested 162 people in Lagos Island  during a joint aimed at curbing activities of cultists  and hoodlums in the area.



policemen from divisions under the Area ‘A’ command, Lion Building, those from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja, Police Mobile Squad 20, Directorate of State Security, DSS,  the Military and members of Neighbourhood Watch raided surrounded the area on Sunday between 9 p.m., and 10.30 p.m.
According to reports, two females were among those taken into custody and are being interrogated.
A police source reportedly to journalists that: “We acted on tip off. And that is why we had to engage the services of members of the neighborhood watch in the raid. From the raided hideouts, it was evident that some of them could be members of confraternity groups.  But that will be determined at the end of investigation.”
Areas raided included LUTA, Bamgboshe, Masey, Oja-Oba and Adeniji Adele under bridge.