120 suspects detained, 100 remanded over cultism, says Abiodun’s aide

At least 120 cultists have been detained in the last three months, according to Sola Subair, the Special Advisor on Security to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Of them, 100 have been placed under detention throughout the state.

The state government, according to Subair, a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, would not give troublemakers any leeway and declared a complete assault on cultism.

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He said this on Friday during a security conference with Oba Babatunde Ajayi, the Akarigbo and supreme ruler of Remoland. Members of the state security team also attended, including divisional police officers in Sagamu, a few traditional chiefs and rulers, and former commissioner of police Awolowo Ajogun, who serves as the governor’s security consultant. Biyi Odubote, a senior special assistant, was also present.
According to Subair, the main purpose of the meeting was to inform the monarch on the security situation in Remoland, particularly in Sagamu, which has recently been used as a killing field by opposing cult groups.

“The governor has maintained his resolve to deal decisively with anyone who wants to disturb the peace of any part of the state,” he said, using the legal system as an instrument. At least 120 cultists have been detained in the last three months, and 100 of them are remanded by court orders. Remoland has seen a significant improvement in property and person security.

The governor was praised by the Akarigbo for his efforts to guarantee everyone’s safety throughout the state.