Police arrest three Ogun secondary school students during cult initiation

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended three secondary school students, aged 12, 18 and 18, in connection with a suspected cult initiation in Owode-Yewa, Ogun State. This development comes following intelligence about a planned cult-related activity known as “Kito Day,” which reportedly involved students from various secondary schools in the region.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, informed journalists about the arrest during a press conference on Friday, revealing that the operation was initiated based on the received information on October 22, 2026.

The command took swift action, deploying Divisional Police Officers to the scene, and collaborated with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria to execute the operation. According to the police, the arrest was made in collaboration with these groups, aiming to thwart the planned cult initiation. Three students were taken into custody, and a thorough search ensued, resulting in the recovery of several items believed to be linked to the planned cult activity.

Among the recovered items were an English axe, two knives, a short cutlass, a rubber toy gun, and a school bag. The Ogun State Police Command emphasized that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for a comprehensive investigation and potential prosecution. The arrest and subsequent actions are part of an ongoing effort to ensure the safety and security of students and prevent the propagation of cult-related activities within the community.