CITIZENS COMPASS– Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have apprehended eight students of Ifo High school for alleged cultism.
The operation was carried out by the Ifo Divisional Police officer (DPO), in collaboration with the authorities of the School.
The students were apprehended for engaging in cult activities within the school premises.
The leadership of the school was said to have raised the alarm over an emerging gang of student cultists.
Spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed this to newsmen on weekend, said, “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.
The arrested students have been identified as follows:
Omolaso Waris (16 years), Bennett Bolawatife (15 years), Aluko Taiwo (15 years), Akinola Ifeoluwa (16 years), Azeez Hassan (16 years), Kilani Babatunde (aka Soldier) (16 years), Kehinde Aluko (15 years) and Fasedemi Samuel (16 years).
“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.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed that the students be brought before him on the next working day for further interviews where other referrals for counselling and mentoring will be organized .
“The Commissioner of police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, further reiterated his commitment to maintaining law and order in Ogun State and urges parents, teachers, and community leaders to collaborate in eradicating cultism from schools.”
