We will nip cultism in the bud – Adeleke

By Tina Mosadomi 

Osun state government has again reiterated its efforts at curbing the menace of cultism in the state. The media assistant to the state Governor, Mr Bukola Alalade gave the assurance while reacting to the recent killings by some groups of cultists in Ilesa metropolis. 

Cult clashes have continued to cause stress in some states in the South-west and Eastern part of the country. 

The situation has become worrisome in Ilesa in the recent times following incessant cases of cult killings with residents living in perpetual fear. 

Speaking on this development, Mr Alalade called on parents to inculcate good morals as well as religious teachings into their children at their early years. 

Also speaking, Osun state chairman, National Association of Nigerian Students, Mr Adedamola Ogungbe advised youths to engage themselves  positively, noting that, an idle hand is a devil’s workshop. 

Mr Ogungbe also implored unemployed youths to engage in skills and vocational works rather than expecting white collar job that may never come. 

In her Contribution, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, promised that, the command would not fold its arms to allow cultists to turn Ilesa and its environs into a state of anarchy. 

Mrs Opalola called on members of the public who are in possession of illegal firearms to submit them at the Divisional Police Headquarters nearest to them. 

Also speaking, the State Corps Commandant of Amotekun, Rtd. Brigader -General Abiodun Adewinbi advised residents of the state to report any strange gathering, explaining that security is everyone’s job. 

Retired brigader -general Adewinbi reassured that the corps would do everything possible to make the state safe for all.

It would be recalled that within two weeks in Osun State, five persons were murdered as two rival cult gangs, Aiye, and Ave, battled for supremacy in Ilesa.

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