POLICE APPREHEND EIGHT OGUN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR CULTISM
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The Ogun State Police Command announced on Saturday the arrest of eight Ifo High School students for alleged involvement in cult activities.
The students, identified as Omolaso Waris (16), Bennett Bolawatife (15), Aluko Taiwo (15), Akinola Ifeoluwa (16), Azeez Hassan (16), Kilani Babatunde (aka Soldier) (16), Kehinde Aluko (15), and Fasedemi Samuel (16), were apprehended following a report from the school’s principal, Mr. Alako Oluwole, and a teacher, Mr. Akinseku Oloruntoba Julius, on Friday.
During questioning, the students reportedly admitted that two Senior Secondary School One students, Ebenezer Ope and Ebenezer Tobi, initiated them into a cult group called Future Guys.
The state police spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrests in a statement to journalists on Saturday.
She said “The Ifo Divisional Police officer, in collaboration with the authorities of Ifo High School, has 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.
“On the 21st of March 2025, at about 1205hrs, the Vice Principal of Ifo High School, Mr. Alako Oluwole, alongside a teacher, Mr. Akinseku Oloruntoba Julius reported that a group of students had been involved in cult-related activities, perpetuating disturbances and extorting valuables from fellow students.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the students are members of the Future Guys (F.T.G.) cult group and were allegedly initiated by two senior students, Ebenezer Ope (the group’s President) and Ebenezer Tobi, both in SSS 1.
“The Police have commenced a thorough investigation to determine the extent of cult activities in the school and prevent further occurrences.
“The students will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department upon the conclusion of preliminary investigation”.
Commissioner of Police Lanre Ogunlowo has ordered the students to appear before him on the next working day for further interviews, during which counseling and mentoring referrals will be arranged.
He reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining law and order in the state and called on parents, teachers, and community leaders to work together to eliminate cultism in schools.
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