Police commissioner says 6 out of 10 youths are cultists in Lagos
- The commissioner of police in Lagos, Edgal Imohimi has expressed sadness over the rising cases of cultism among youths in Lagos state
- Imohimi on Friday, May 1 disclosed that six out of ten young people are cultists in the state
- The police boss, however, called for a state of emergency on cultism in the state
Edgal Imohimi, the commissioner of police in Lagos state, on Friday, May 1, declared that six out of ten young people in Lagos were cultists.
The Nation reports that Imohimi, who expressed sadness over the rising cases of cultism among youths in Lagos, called for a state of emergency on cultism.
Legit.ng gathered that Imohimi made this known at a town hall meeting with some residents of Surulere area of the state.
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He said: “I instructed one of my officers to carry out a research on the reason for increase in cultism among the young ones, and it was revealed that it gives them a kind of advantage over their peers.
“For some, they joined to avoid being intimidated. Whatever reason it is, the blame is on us parents for not caring enough about our children “
The commissioner urged Surulere residents to continue to provide useful information to the police in their area, advising them to report any unprofessional conduct of police officers.
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He also advised parents and guardians to monitor their children to prevent them being used as political thugs during the forthcoming general elections.
H added: “The election year is approaching and it is time we started talking to ourselves. Do not allow politicians to come and use your children as touts.
“All you need to do is get your PVC and vote peacefully. Let us not allow some people come from elsewhere to disrupt the peace in Lagos.’’
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that the Imohimi warned that jail awaits anyone who abuses the rights of a child, women and the vulnerable in Lagos.
The commissioner gave the warning on Thursday, January 4, at No 12 Baderin street in Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos, where he had gone to rescue an 11-year-old child locked up in a poorly ventilated apartment without food.
Police parade gang leader of Badoo Cult group in Lagos on Legit.ng TV:
Source: Legit.ng
