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Plateau police raid cultists’ hideout, kill one cultist

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4 years ago

September 26, 2022

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In a bid to rid Jos, the state capital of Plateau State of cultism and other forms of criminality the Plateau State Police Command has invaded cultists’ hideout and killed one of the cultists in an encounter.

A source told newsmen that the Police came into confrontation with the cultists parading the streets of Apata and Anguwan Suya in Jos North Local Council of the state at about 8:00 p.m on Sunday 25th September. The source said that two of the cultists escaped.

Contacted yesterday, the spokesperson for the Command, Alfred Alabo, said he was yet to be briefed by the relevant police authorities where the incident took place, adding that he would contact newsmen after he had been briefed.

Meanwhile, the Plateau State government and security personnel in the state have been urged to come together to sustain the peace currently being enjoyed in the state.

This was raised at the yearly conference of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) held at Joshua Dariye Hall, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, Jos Campus.

The conference was organized by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Ninret Integrated Services to chart a way for the internally displaced persons in the state.

Plateau has witnessed a series of attacks by suspected herdsmen where some people were displaced as their homes were vandalized.

Governor of the conference, Vis Loman, said that participants hoped to benefit from public-spirited individuals so as to rebuild their homes.

The government was not even aware that displaced persons still exist as they have been evacuated by their relatives to their homes, while still waiting for manna to fall from heaven when they will rebuild their razed buildings.

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Calvin Bassey Says Super Eagles Showed Promise Despite Poland Draw

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2 hours ago

June 5, 2026

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Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has described Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Poland as a positive outing despite the disappointment of conceding late goals in both halves.

Reacting after the friendly encounter, the Fulham F.C. defender explained that the game provided valuable playing time for several members of the squad.

“It was a good outing overall for the team,” Bassey said.

According to the Super Eagles defender, some players had limited time to properly train together before the match but still managed to deliver a strong performance.

“A few players did not have enough sessions together, but we still played well,” he implied.

Bassey also highlighted the absence of several important players within the squad but praised the team for competing strongly regardless.

“We were missing some key players, but the team still performed well,” he noted.

The defender admitted the late goals conceded ultimately affected Nigeria’s chances of securing victory against the Polish side.

“The late goals made it difficult for us to win,” he added.

Despite the result, Bassey stressed that the Super Eagles will continue working hard to improve in key areas ahead of future fixtures.

“We will keep improving as a team,” he stressed.

Nigeria remains unbeaten in normal time under coach Eric Chelle as the team continues adapting to new tactical ideas and player combinations.

“There are still many positives to build on,” many football observers believe.

The Super Eagles continue preparing for upcoming international matches with growing competition across the squad.

“The team is gradually becoming more balanced and competitive,” supporters continue to say.

For Calvin Bassey, the message is clear.

The Poland match offered valuable lessons.

The team showed positive signs despite missing players.

And improvement remains the priority moving forward.

Because strong teams continue learning and evolving through difficult matches and challenges.

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Lagos Police Arrest 4 Notorious Eiye Cultists in Egbeda Initiation Raid

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June 5, 2026

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BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspected notorious cultists linked to a series of violent crimes and cult-related activities within Alimosho and its environs.

The suspects, identified as 34-year-old Nurudeen Ganiu, 38-year-old Oluwaleke Fagbula, 41-year-old Emmanuel Silas, and 41-year-old Nurudeen Abdullahi, were apprehended during a midnight initiation ceremony in the Egbeda area of Lagos State.

Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives launched a covert raid that disrupted the ring and led directly to their capture.

During the successful operation, law enforcement officers recovered one locally made cut-to-size pistol, one English Beretta pistol loaded with ten rounds of live ammunition, and a jackknife.

Further investigation by the Command revealed that one of the apprehended suspects is a notorious gang kingpin who was rusticated from a university in Ogun State in 2022 due to his involvement in cult activities. Police findings established that the gang has been deeply involved in local thuggery and has consistently terrorized residents of Egbeda and neighboring communities.

The suspects confessed to being active members of the Eiye Confraternity, a notorious secret cult group. Their standard mode of operation involved using motorcycles to launch swift attacks on unsuspecting members of the public and disrupting social gatherings at gunpoint.

The Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Command commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift tactical response during the midnight raid. Reassuring residents of the state, the Commissioner emphasized that the Command remains steadfast in its resolve to combat cultism and eliminate violent crimes across Lagos. Members of the public were urged to stay vigilant and continue assisting law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities through the Command’s dedicated emergency lines.

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