Men of the Ogun state police command have apprehended eight students for allegedly being involved in cult activities within the school premises in the Ifo area of the state.

Confirming the arrest, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola stated that, the arrest was made after the school headship raised alarm over an emerging gang of students cultist.

She 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 according to Odutola 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).

According to the police imagemaker, 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, CP Lanre Ogunlowo PhD, 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.

CP, 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”, Odutola said.