A number of Ogun State resident have has hailed the state government’s plan to create a dedicated court aimed at addressing cases related to cult activities, with the goal of ensuring that those responsible for such actions are held accountable.
Governor Dapo Abiodun, reading the riot act on Wednesday, emphasized that cult members would face the full force of the law.
To address this concern, the state intends to establish a collaborative Anti-Cultism Security Task Force, comprising key security agencies, tasked with eradicating the issue of cultism within the state.
Many residents supported the proposed law, which is one of several measures being taken to address the issue directly. They believe that the decline in family and societal moral values is to blame for the problem, and that the law is a step in the right direction.
The proposed law is a response to the recent violent cult clashes in Sagamu, which left eight people dead and caused widespread damage to property and livelihoods.
Cultism has been a major problem in Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ijebu Ode, causing unnecessary deaths and widespread damage to property and livelihoods. Even though the police have arrested many people, the problem has not gotten better.
Residents believe that the increase in illegal drugs and the decline in family and societal values are making young people more violent.
Concerned by this situation, widely viewed as both a security threat and economic detriment to the state, the state government is considering a range of actions, including the introduction of new legislation and the offer of amnesty to encourage cult members to disavow their affiliations.
These measures have garnered praise from residents who believe they will help restore order and stability.