No fewer than eight students of Ifo High School have been arrested by operatives of Ogun State Police Command for allegedly engaging in cult related activities.
reports that the suspects, identified as; Bennett Bolawatife, Aluko Taiwo, Kehinde Aluko while Omolaso Waris, Akinola Ifeoluwa, Azeez Hassan, Kilani Babatunde aka Soldier and Fasedemi Samuel.
This was contained in a statement by Spokesperson for Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola on Saturday.
Odutola noted that the arrest was made on Friday, following a recent alarm raised by the school management over an emerging gang of students cultist.
She noted that the arrested individuals were accused by their colleagues of extortion and harassment.
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The statement reads: “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).
“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.”
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