Five different siblings, others who are suspected member of
Eiye Confraternity have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. The nine
member gang allegedly uses a residence on Halidu Avenue in Shibiri, Okokomaiko
area of Lagos State for cult activities.
Among the suspects are three brothers – David Richard, 33;
Sunday Richard, 39; and 29-year-old Odefe Richard. Two other siblings, John
Agboroko, 30; and 34-year-old Matthew Agboroko, were also apprehended. Other
suspects are Samson Okpe, 32; Paul Jago 30; Saheed Oriyomi; 32; and 29-year-old
David Quenum from the Republic of Benin.
The police said the residence belonged to one Mrs. Rosemary
Lawrence, who lives on Old Marine Road, Apapa.
A team of policemen,
who invaded the compound on Saturday uncovered a shrine, where
new members were initiated. Wraps of drugs suspected to be cannabis were also
recovered from the scene.
“There was a shrine in an apartment on that premises, where
the suspects used to meet and initiate new members. We got information that the
gang was initiating new members and we stormed the compound. Some of the
suspects are siblings. We have been keeping a close watch on the group’s
activities for some time. They are Eiye Confraternity members,” the police
said.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo
Badmos, confirmed the arrest, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Fatai
Owoseni, had directed that the suspects be charged to court.
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