The Nigerian Army said on Saturday that it had arrested 23 suspected cultists, who were conducting physical training for new recruits into robbery and kidnapping activities. The army also said it arrested 15 other persons suspected to be pipeline vandals and recovered 31 kegs full of refined petroleum products in the process. He said, “In continuation of the crackdown on criminal elements and cultists in and around Lagos and Ogun states, the troops of the 81 Division arrested 23 suspected cultists in the Ikorodu area on April 16. “Over 50 suspected cultists from ‘Eiye’ confraternity were conducting physical training for new recruits, planning to initiate them into robbery and kidnap activities. “Their arrest was preceded by a shootout between the troops of 174 Battalion, Ikorodu, and the cultists after which 23 of the suspected cultists were arrested while others escaped.

Source: Punch April 22, 2018 00:11 UTC