A suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Ismail Afolabi, has been arrested by operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Ogun state Police Command.
Afolabi was arrested at the Saje area of Abeokuta, the state capital, following credible intelligence received by the police that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirming the arrest in a statement, Sunday, said the suspect was apprehended while attempting to flee.
Odutola stated that he was found in possession of a cross bag containing a loaded cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun and live ammunition.
“On Friday, June 27, 2025, at about 05:30pm, the Ogun State Police Command received credible intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a clandestine meeting with suspected criminal intent at the Saje area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.
“Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly mobilized to the scene. On arrival, one suspect, Ismail Afolabi, was found in possession of a cross-body bag containing a cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition”, the statement reads
Odutola however said that preliminary investigations have since commenced, and efforts are ongoing to track down other accomplices.