The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested three additional suspects allegedly linked to the Eiye Secret Confraternity in Efon-Alaaye, following an ongoing investigation into cultism and unlawful possession of firearms.
The latest arrests were made by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) at different locations in Efon-Alaaye at about 1:00 a.m. on August 10, 2026.
The development followed the earlier arrest of a 26-year-old suspect, Sunday Samuel, of Isare Street, Efon-Alaaye, on August 8 in connection with alleged unlawful possession of firearms, cultism and membership of an unlawful society.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, the suspect was transferred to the VCRU for further investigation, during which information obtained from him reportedly led to the arrest of three other suspects.
Those arrested were Aluko Mayowa, 33, also known as Mayoratin; Oparinde Samuel, 34, popularly known as Apako; and Mukaila Akintayo, 37, also known as Ibadan.
The Police said preliminary investigation indicated that the three suspects were members of the Eiye Secret Confraternity, adding that they had made statements admitting their alleged membership and roles within the group.
Searches conducted at their residences and premises reportedly led to the recovery of one locally made pistol, one UTC axe, one iron-made dangerous axe, one jackknife and one cutlass.
The Command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspects currently at large, while investigation continued to uncover the activities and network of the alleged cult group in the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, reaffirmed the Command’s determination to track down other alleged members of the group and other criminal elements across the state.
He assured that anyone found culpable would be brought to justice, while urging residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information that could assist the Police in preventing cultism, violent crimes and other forms of criminality.
The Police provided 08062335577 as a contact line for members of the public to share relevant information with the Command.
