Police arrest 8 secondary school students for cultism

The operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested eight secondary school students for allegedly engaging in cult activities at Ifo High School in the state.

The command’s cpokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Odutola disclosed that the Vice Principal of the school, Alako Oluwole, and a teacher, Akinseku Oloruntoba Julius, on Friday, March 21, reported that some students were involved in cult-related activities, perpetuating disturbances, and extorting valuables from fellow students.

Odutola stated: “The Ifo Divisional Police officer, in collaboration with the authorities of the School in Ifo, apprehended eight students suspected of engaging in cult activities within the school premises after the school headship raised alarm over an emerging gang of students cultist.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the students are members of the Future Guys cult group and were allegedly initiated by two senior students.”

The police spokesperson said the secondary school students would face thorough screening.

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Odutola noted that the police have commenced a thorough investigation to determine the extent of cult activities in the school and prevent further occurrences.

She said the arrested secondary school students would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department upon the conclusion of the preliminary investigation.

Odutola added that the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has directed that the students should be brought before him on the next working day for further interviews where other referrals for counselling and mentoring will be organised.

Ogunlowo, who reiterated his commitment to maintaining law and order in Ogun State, urged parents, teachers, and community leaders to collaborate in eradicating cultism from schools.

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