The residents of Sagamu can now heave a sigh of relief as there are lesser numbers of cultists to worry about in the state.
Back in the days, there was a time the wave of renunciation swept through Nigeria’s higher institutions.Â
No fewer than 48 members of different secret cult groups in Sagamu area of the state have renounced their membership.
Also, the repentant cult members have submitted their firearms to the Police for confiscation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State, Abiodun Alamutu, who led other law enforcement agents to the palace of Akarigbo of Remoland where the programme took place said they were still working on profiling of the cultists who just renounced their membership.
Cult Activities Will Reduce
He added that the action would reduce cult related killings in the area, promote peace and development.
Also, he urged those who were still in possession of illicit firearms to do the needful before it would be too late.
According to him, the police will embark on a mop-up exercise.
The Akarigbo and Paramount ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi and other stakeholders in attendance commended the approach and appealed to the youth to
do away with crimes and criminality.
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Now, the decision to renounce their membership has received commendations.
This step by the Ogun State Police Command got the support of the traditional rulers and other stakeholders.
Meanwhile, people believe that cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping and other related crimes will reduce in the state.
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