Police Arrest 8 Secondary School Students for Alleged Cultism in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has announced the arrest of eight suspected cult members from Ifo High School in the state.

The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued to journalists in Ota yesterday.

Odutola explained that on March 21, 2025, at approximately 12:05 p.m., the Vice Principal of Ifo High School, Mr. Alako Oluwole, and a teacher, Mr. Akinseku Oloruntoba Julius, reported that a group of students were allegedly involved in cult-related activities, causing disturbances and extorting valuables from their peers.

“The Ifo Divisional Police Officer, in collaboration with the authorities of the school in Ifo, apprehended eight students suspected to be engaging in cult activities within the school premises after the school headship raised the alarm over an emerging gang of student cultists.

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

The students, whose names have been withheld, will undergo thorough screening.

According to Odutola, the police have launched an extensive investigation to assess the extent of cult-related activities in the school and to prevent future incidents.

She stated that once the preliminary investigation is concluded, the students would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further action.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, has instructed that the students be brought before him on the next working day for further interviews, where additional referrals for counseling and mentoring will be arranged.

Ogunlowo also reaffirmed his dedication to maintaining law and order in the state, urging parents, teachers, and community leaders to work together in eliminating cultism from schools.