Lagos Police Arrest Five Suspected Aye Cult Members, Recover Weapons, Military Camouflage, 500 SIM Cards
Ayo Marvel 
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected members of the Neo Black Movement (NBM), also known as the Aye confraternity, during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along the Ago/Festac Bridge area of Lagos State.
The operation began when police intercepted a Toyota Camry carrying two occupants, identified as Emmanuel John, 24, and David Godwin, 28. A search of the vehicle reportedly led to the recovery of substances suspected to be hard drugs.
According to the police, the two suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation that they were members of the Aye (NBM) cult group. Their statements subsequently led investigators to three other suspects identified as Samuel Owubokiri, 25, Adetona Seyi, 20, and David Chigozie, 25.
Items recovered during the operation include military camouflage, two machetes, one battle axe, one knife, 500 SIM cards, five mobile phones, five laptops, charms, and additional substances suspected to be hard drugs.
The Lagos State Police Command said all five suspects admitted to being members of the Aye (NBM) cult group. The recovered exhibits have been taken into police custody, while investigations continue to determine the full extent of the suspects’ activities and whether they are linked to other criminal operations.
The police reaffirmed their commitment to combating cultism and other violent crimes across Lagos State and urged residents to continue providing credible information that will aid law enforcement in ensuring the safety and security of lives and property.
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