Police Raise the Alarm on Increased Cult Groups in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command yesterday raised the alarm over the increasing wave of cult activities within the metropolis, even as it beefed up security around key government establishments for the Ramadan.
In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), the command said it has observed with dismay the disturbing activities of cult groups and other associated criminal gangs in the state.
This is coming on the heels of the report that no fewer that 15 persons were killed and several others wounded Saturday evening when suspected cultists opened fire at Agbonchia Market in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Nwosu said neighbourhoods and communities in Lagos like Mushin, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and environs have been rendered vulnerable by the activities of these hoodlums.
He said: “It has become imperative that we issue this advisory to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to be wary of the type of friends and associates they keep.
“The activities of these hoodlums are the root of armed robbery, kidnapping and other forms of violent crimes being experienced in our neighbourhoods.
“The safety of communities is a collective responsibility between the police and the communities and therefore urged the populace to report activities of cultists to the nearby police station.
“We therefore urge you to avail us of credible information and actionable intelligence to ensure that crime and criminalities are kept at their barest minimum.”