The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 135 suspected cultists during coordinated raids across criminal hideouts and black spots in the state to prevent violence linked to the annual July 7 cult celebrations.The command also recovered 26 firearms, 16 dangerous weapons, suspected illicit drugs, cult insignia, charms, alcoholic drinks and six mobile phones during the operation.The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.According to the statement, the raids were carried out simultaneously by Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and the Violent Crime Response Unit on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, following credible intelligence.Adebisi stated that the operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated that rival cult groups were planning attacks and other criminal activities to mark the annual 7/7 celebration and initiation.“The operation led to the arrest of 135 suspected cultists and the recovery of 26 firearms, 16 other dangerous weapons such as cutlasses, battle axes, daggers and knives, cultist insignia, assorted charms, eleven bottles of different alcoholic brands, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs, as well as six mobile phones,” the statement read.Related NewsNCoS: Donated vehicles will enhance response capacity, says OborevworiNCC moves to end repeated road excavation for broadbandRising prices threaten Nigeria’s poverty reduction gains – IMFShe added that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs.“The operation followed intelligence indicating plans by rival cult groups to launch attacks and engage in other criminal activities.“Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs, while the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Adebisi added.The operation came amid renewed concerns over recurring cult clashes in parts of Lagos.In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. The command also recovered 26 firearms, 16 dangerous weapons, suspected illicit drugs, cult insignia, charms, alcoholic drinks and six mobile phones during the operation.The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.According to the statement, the raids were carried out simultaneously by Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and the Violent Crime Response Unit on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, following credible intelligence.Adebisi stated that the operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated that rival cult groups were planning attacks and other criminal activities to mark the annual 7/7 celebration and initiation.“The operation led to the arrest of 135 suspected cultists and the recovery of 26 firearms, 16 other dangerous weapons such as cutlasses, battle axes, daggers and knives, cultist insignia, assorted charms, eleven bottles of different alcoholic brands, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs, as well as six mobile phones,” the statement read.Related NewsNCoS: Donated vehicles will enhance response capacity, says OborevworiNCC moves to end repeated road excavation for broadbandRising prices threaten Nigeria’s poverty reduction gains – IMFShe added that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs.“The operation followed intelligence indicating plans by rival cult groups to launch attacks and engage in other criminal activities.“Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs, while the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Adebisi added.The operation came amid renewed concerns over recurring cult clashes in parts of Lagos.In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.According to the statement, the raids were carried out simultaneously by Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and the Violent Crime Response Unit on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, following credible intelligence.Adebisi stated that the operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated that rival cult groups were planning attacks and other criminal activities to mark the annual 7/7 celebration and initiation.“The operation led to the arrest of 135 suspected cultists and the recovery of 26 firearms, 16 other dangerous weapons such as cutlasses, battle axes, daggers and knives, cultist insignia, assorted charms, eleven bottles of different alcoholic brands, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs, as well as six mobile phones,” the statement read.Related NewsNCoS: Donated vehicles will enhance response capacity, says OborevworiNCC moves to end repeated road excavation for broadbandRising prices threaten Nigeria’s poverty reduction gains – IMFShe added that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs.“The operation followed intelligence indicating plans by rival cult groups to launch attacks and engage in other criminal activities.“Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs, while the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Adebisi added.The operation came amid renewed concerns over recurring cult clashes in parts of Lagos.In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. According to the statement, the raids were carried out simultaneously by Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and the Violent Crime Response Unit on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, following credible intelligence.Adebisi stated that the operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated that rival cult groups were planning attacks and other criminal activities to mark the annual 7/7 celebration and initiation.“The operation led to the arrest of 135 suspected cultists and the recovery of 26 firearms, 16 other dangerous weapons such as cutlasses, battle axes, daggers and knives, cultist insignia, assorted charms, eleven bottles of different alcoholic brands, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs, as well as six mobile phones,” the statement read.Related NewsNCoS: Donated vehicles will enhance response capacity, says OborevworiNCC moves to end repeated road excavation for broadbandRising prices threaten Nigeria’s poverty reduction gains – IMFShe added that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs.“The operation followed intelligence indicating plans by rival cult groups to launch attacks and engage in other criminal activities.“Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs, while the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Adebisi added.The operation came amid renewed concerns over recurring cult clashes in parts of Lagos.In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. Adebisi stated that the operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated that rival cult groups were planning attacks and other criminal activities to mark the annual 7/7 celebration and initiation.“The operation led to the arrest of 135 suspected cultists and the recovery of 26 firearms, 16 other dangerous weapons such as cutlasses, battle axes, daggers and knives, cultist insignia, assorted charms, eleven bottles of different alcoholic brands, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs, as well as six mobile phones,” the statement read.Related NewsNCoS: Donated vehicles will enhance response capacity, says OborevworiNCC moves to end repeated road excavation for broadbandRising prices threaten Nigeria’s poverty reduction gains – IMFShe added that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs.“The operation followed intelligence indicating plans by rival cult groups to launch attacks and engage in other criminal activities.“Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs, while the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Adebisi added.The operation came amid renewed concerns over recurring cult clashes in parts of Lagos.In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. “The operation led to the arrest of 135 suspected cultists and the recovery of 26 firearms, 16 other dangerous weapons such as cutlasses, battle axes, daggers and knives, cultist insignia, assorted charms, eleven bottles of different alcoholic brands, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs, as well as six mobile phones,” the statement read.Related NewsNCoS: Donated vehicles will enhance response capacity, says OborevworiNCC moves to end repeated road excavation for broadbandRising prices threaten Nigeria’s poverty reduction gains – IMFShe added that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs.“The operation followed intelligence indicating plans by rival cult groups to launch attacks and engage in other criminal activities.“Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs, while the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Adebisi added.The operation came amid renewed concerns over recurring cult clashes in parts of Lagos.In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. She added that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs.“The operation followed intelligence indicating plans by rival cult groups to launch attacks and engage in other criminal activities.“Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs, while the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Adebisi added.The operation came amid renewed concerns over recurring cult clashes in parts of Lagos.In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. “The operation followed intelligence indicating plans by rival cult groups to launch attacks and engage in other criminal activities.“Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs, while the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Adebisi added.The operation came amid renewed concerns over recurring cult clashes in parts of Lagos.In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. “Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal gangs, while the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Adebisi added.The operation came amid renewed concerns over recurring cult clashes in parts of Lagos.In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. The operation came amid renewed concerns over recurring cult clashes in parts of Lagos.In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. In recent weeks, suspected cult-related attacks were reported in the Sangotedo, Ajah and Ikotun areas of the state.The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025. The PUNCH reported that more than 10 people were killed in clashes across the state within 10 days in September 2025.