March 31, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has called for an end to the murders, kidnappings and sexual assault by rival cult groups against their opponents which have spiralled in states, particularly, Ogun State.
The President noted that the clashes between the Eiye and Aiye cult groups have persisted, lasting for over a week, following the killing of key leaders of both groups.
In his reaction to reports of the renewed cult violence, President Buhari has ordered the police and other law enforcement agencies to confront the cult groups head on, before they gain strength.
“What should frighten us is that the deadly cult groups are increasingly attracting lonely, anxious, troubled youth, who they trap in unorthodox social practices. Parents and religious leaders must come to grasp with what is going on and halt the radicalization of our youth”, said the President in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
