Sixty alleged cultists were yesterday arraigned before Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos. The defendants were arrested by the Police in various parts of the state.
The 60 suspects were charged with 13 different offences including conspiracy, murder, cultism, unlawful possession of firearms, and breach of public peace under the new Lagos State Anti-Cultism Law, 2021 and Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu coordinated raids around the state, especially, in the Ikorodu Division of Lagos State where the alleged cultists and hoodlums have been terrorising the residents.
The police boss confirmed that the new law is a blessing and catalyst to eradicate cultism across the length and breadth of the state. He said the law covers many loopholes in the previous laws pertaining to cult-related matters in the state. He further appreciated the State Government and the good people of Lagos State for making the law a reality.
Odumosu, therefore, charged the Divisional Police Officers and commanders of operational units to be on their toes and ensure that the state is rid of cultism and other social vices since the command enjoy the enabling platform and framework to operate and discharge its duties as expected.
