Operatives of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, have arrested a 24-year-old suspected notorious cultist, identified as Tosin Wanlele.
The suspect and his gang has allegedly been a thorn in the flesh of residents of the are.
However, the Executive Officer of the Base, Captain Wasuku Alushi, disclosed that Wanlele was arrested by personnel of the joint military Operation, following a report from members of the community.
He said: “The suspect was alleged with others who are currently at large to have been harassing and intimidating passers-by with dangerous weapons.
“Consequently, based on credible intelligence, we responded and effected the arrest of the suspect, Tosin Wanlele.
“It would also interest you to know that the suspect was confirmed by the Head of the Vigilante in Igbokoda to be a notorious and known cultist who has been terrorising the people of Igbokoda for a long time.
“Accordingly, he has since been handed over to the Department of State Service for further investigation. It is pertinent to state that the Base has continued to collaborate with other security agencies in Ondo state in stemming the tide of cultism within its Area of Operation.
“The Base will further maintain her aggressive posture against any form of criminality, so as to enable legitimate businesses to thrive undeterred.
“The Base is also calling on the good people of Igbokoda not to hesitate in providing timely and actionable intelligence on criminal elements for possible arrest.”
