The Lagos State Police Command has arrested leader of the Black Axe cult
group in Bariga, Adegboro Odunwole alias Gobe.
Odunwole, described as a vicious killer and notorious cultist, was
arrested on Friday afternoon at Akilo Street, in Bariga.
The suspect was said to have been arrested after being on Police Wanted
List for months over his alleged involvement in several violent deaths and
clashes in Bariga area.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bala Elkana, a
Deputy Superintendent (DSP), while confirming the arrest of the suspect, said
he would soon be charged to court.
Elkana added that the command also arrested a suspected traffic robber, Emmanuel
Daniel, (30) and recovered a locally made pistol with ammunition from him.
Elkana explained that Daniel was arrested on October 29, around 4:30pm
at Ipaja while attempting to snatch a bag from a woman at Boys Town.
Elkana added: “Policemen at Bariga also arrested a suspected phone snatcher
identified as Adewole Oluwatomi, (21), at about 7:30p.m On October 27. He was
arrested around Ifelodun Street. The
suspect used a knife to snatch an Itel phone from 15-year-old Adeyemi Kayode inside
Ebute Market. Police have recovered the stolen phone and knife. The suspect has
confessed to the commission of the crime. He would be charged to court.”
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