The Ogun State Community Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) has foiled an attempted attack by suspected cultists on Methodist High School, Arigbajo, in the Ewekoro Local Government Area, arresting four suspects and recovering a cutlass during the operation.
The Corps said its swift response prevented what could have resulted in injuries or loss of lives among students and teachers.
The State Commander of the Corps, Cmdr. (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Assistant Commander of Corps Adegunwa Adebuyi.
According to the statement, the Corps received a distress call at about 12 noon on Monday, June 29, 2026, reporting that a large group of armed youths suspected to be cult members had invaded the school premises, targeting students and members of staff.
The statement explained that operatives were immediately mobilised to the scene, where they confronted the attackers, who were reportedly armed with machetes, knives, charms and other dangerous weapons.
The security operatives successfully repelled the hoodlums and pursued them, ensuring that no student or teacher was harmed during the operation.
Four suspects were subsequently apprehended while others fled the area.
Those arrested were identified as Adeyemi Toyosi, 18, an SS3 student of Papa High School, Ewekoro; Taiwo Adeniji, 17, an SS2 student; Olusoji Olaleye, 17, also an SS2 student; and Muhammad Mustafa, 16, a scrap metal collector from Kebbi State.
A cutlass was recovered from the suspects and retained as evidence, while the remaining fleeing suspects reportedly escaped with other weapons.
The Corps said the suspects and the recovered exhibit had been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Itori Divisional Headquarters, for further investigation and prosecution.
Ganzallo reiterated the agency's zero-tolerance stance against cultism and violence in schools, urging parents and guardians to closely monitor the activities and associations of their children.
He reaffirmed the Corps' commitment to strengthening collaboration with communities and other security agencies to safeguard schools and maintain peace across Ogun State.
The incident at Methodist High School, Arigbajo, highlights the growing threat of cult-related violence infiltrating secondary schools and the importance of rapid security intervention.
The timely response by So-Safe Corps operatives prevented a potentially tragic attack on students and teachers, demonstrating the value of intelligence-driven policing, community vigilance and inter-agency collaboration.
The case also underscores the need for sustained parental supervision, school-based security awareness programmes and stronger preventive measures to discourage youth involvement in cultism and other violent crimes.
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