Nigeria, June 10 -- The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspected cult members and recovered firearms, charms and other weapons during separate operations in the state.

It stated on Tuesday that suspects were also being investigated for alleged involvement in political thuggery and other criminal activities.

Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan.

According to the statement, the suspects were identified as Adekola Olayinka Abdulazeez, 27; Omolara Ezekiel, 28; and Babatunde Azeez, 32. The police said the operation began on 22 May when a patrol team attached to the Ikirun Area Command intercepted Mr Abdul...