A deadly female cult leader and her gang have been arrested by policemen in Ogun state on Tuesday. The gang are said to have masterminded the clash that killed more than three persons, while several others were left with various degrees after two cult groups clashed in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Confirming the story after the arrest of 10 suspected cultists, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Abimbola Oyeyemi, ccording to him, revealed that the cultists came to Mowe and unleashed mayhem In the area.
“The cult members, who are not from the community, stormed Mowe and battled themselves to a standstill before they were chased away by the police.
“They vandalized vehicles and made life uncomfortable for innocent residents of the area.
“Distress calls were made to the Area Commander, Sagamu, and Divisional Police Officer, Mowe Division.
“Consequently, policemen were swiftly deployed in the area and they repelled the assailants.
“In the process, 10 of the hoodlums were arrested, including a female member.
“They were arrested in various locations in the area and thus far, investigations have revealed that one of the cults held a meeting in the house of the female member.
“The Area Commander of Sagamu, Issa Gremma, who led the operation, is still on the ground in Mowe, monitoring the situation.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP, Ahmed Iliyasu, has ordered the transfer of the suspects to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for proper investigation,” Oyeyemi said.
