Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested eight suspected cultists and armed robbers during a targeted raid in the Odogunyan area of Ikorodu.

The Command's spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, announced the arrest in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, describing it as part of the Command's ongoing crackdown on criminal gangs across the state.

According to the statement, operatives of the Bullock Tactical Team stormed a criminal hideout around 5:30 a.m. on 15 October, following credible intelligence.

The suspects, who were allegedly planning violent activities in the area, were arrested on the spot.

The suspects were identified as Fadiya Ayodele (27), Lawal Rasheed (28), Akerele Demilare (27), Alim...