Emmanuel Nwokolo, the suspected leader of a cult group linked to violent attacks in Lagos State, has admitted that killings allegedly carried out by his group left him haunted and unable to sleep. Nwokolo, arrested by the Lagos State Police Command, spoke to journalists about his involvement and the emotional toll it has taken.
From Promise of Prosperity to Fear
Nwokolo said he joined the notorious Aiye Confraternity after being promised a better life by a friend. “It is true that I am a member of the Aiye cult group. My name is Emmanuel Nwokolo. I am into internet business. I was introduced to the Aiye Confraternity by one of my friends, Hurry, who is now late,” he said.
He added that his introduction to the group was gradual: “I met Hurry during a visit to a friend’s place on Lagos Island about three years ago. We became close, but it was just casual friendship; I was not a member of any cult group at that time. Later, he told me to join Aiye to succeed and improve my life. But I have not seen any improvement since joining them.”
Confessions of Violent Acts
Regarding allegations that his gang killed more than 10 people across Shibiri, Ajangbadi, and Ilogbo, Nwokolo said he personally participated in four killings, targeting members of rival cult groups.
“The first person we killed was Soweto, a member of the Eiye Confraternity, who had a gun. Emma, one of our members, had seen him before and said he had chased him with a gun. We lured him under the pretext of buying drugs. Four of us — Emma, Paragon, Santa, and myself — carried out the operation. I only recorded it,” Nwokolo explained.
He described other victims as members of rival groups, including the Aro Berger alliance and Eiye Confraternity members involved in the local drug trade. “Emma and David were the most active members. They identified the targets. I only followed them to record four killings. The memories affected me emotionally; I couldn’t sleep for days after,” he said.
Police Investigations and Arrests
The Lagos State Police Command linked Nwokolo and other suspects to cult-related violence that terrorized residents of Ajangbadi, Shibiri, Ishashi, and Ilogbo communities.
Two other suspects, Israel Ayoola and Ebuka Nnamdi, reportedly joined cult activities after being promised influence, protection, and social connections.
Confirming the arrests, Police Spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi said investigations tied the suspects to multiple violent crimes. A video recovered from one suspect’s phone allegedly showed the killings of unidentified persons in the affected communities.
Police also recovered three firearms — two locally made pistols and a revolver — along with 13 live cartridges during the operation. The suspects confessed to membership in the Aiye Confraternity and participation in several killings and other criminal activities.
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