The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected cult members at The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
The command also disclosed that firearms were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade.
The arrested suspects were identified as Lawal Opeyemi and Olaniyan Opeyemi.
The statement said, “Following a credible intelligence which was promptly reported to the Police by a good Samaritan from the institution, that a group of young men suspected to be members of a secret cult were roaming within the campus with intent to unleash violence on a rival group, a team of police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Sango Division, swiftly mobilized to the institution.
“The duo of Lawal Opeyemi a.k.a “Aiki” ‘m’, aged 31 years, and Olaniyan Opeyemi a.k.a “Bojan” ‘m’, aged 29 years, both of Apete area, Ibadan, were arrested at the scene.
“A search conducted on them led to the recovery of one locally made double-barrel pistol, two live cartridges, and a black bag containing charms. Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects have allegedly been responsible for a series of cult-related clashes within the institution.
“During interrogation, they confessed to being members of the Eiye Secret Cult Confraternity and have been cooperating with investigators.
“Investigation is ongoing to determine the purpose of the sinister gathering, apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, and ensure that upon conclusion of the investigation, the suspects are charged to court.”