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Ondo Police Arrests Aiye Cultists

Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026

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Market Impact

This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a local law enforcement action against a criminal organization.

Event Summary

The Nigeria — Ondo State Police Command, specifically its Special Anti-Cultism Squad, arrested 24 suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity during a planned initiation ceremony in Ile-Oluji, Nigeria — Ondo State on May 10, 2026. The operation, announced by DSP Abayomi Jimoh, led to the recovery of Eiye Confraternity crested caps, suspected Indian hemp, and mobile phones. Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal reiterated the command's zero tolerance for cultism and violent crimes, while also praising Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu for his leadership in intelligence-driven policing.

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Eiye Confraternity
The Eiye Confraternity is the cult group whose 24 suspected members were arrested during a planned initiation ceremony in Nigeria — Ondo State.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -50.0
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Abayomi Jimoh
Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson for the Nigeria — Ondo State Police Command, announced the arrests and provided details of the operation.
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Nigeria — Ondo State
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Olatunji Rilwan Disu
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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force
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Adebowale Lawal
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Relationships
Abayomi Jimoh related ↔ Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force
Abayomi Jimoh subordinate ↔ Adebowale Lawal Abayomi Jimoh serves as a Deputy Superintendent and spokesperson under the leadership of Commissioner Adebowale Lawal wi
Olatunji Rilwan Disu inspector general ↔ Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force Olatunji Rilwan Disu serves as the Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force, directing its national security operat
Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force related ↔ Adebowale Lawal
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