Ogun Police Arrest Eight High School Students For Alleged Cultism

The Ogun State Police Command announced on Saturday that its operatives have apprehended eight students of Ifo High School for allegedly engaging in cult activities.

The arrested students include Omolaso Waris (16), Bennett Bolawatife (15), Aluko Taiwo (15), Akinola Ifeoluwa (16), Azeez Hassan (16), Kilani Babatunde (also known as Soldier) (16), Kehinde Aluko (15), and Fasedemi Samuel (16).

According to reports, their arrest followed a complaint by the school’s Principal, Mr. Alako Oluwole, and a teacher, Mr. Akinseku Oloruntoba Julius, who reported the students’ activities to the police on Friday.

During interrogation, the students allegedly revealed that two Senior Secondary School One (SSS 1) students, Ebenezer Ope and Ebenezer Tobi, initiated them into the cult group known as Future Guys.

The spokesperson of the state police command, Chief Superintendent of Police Omolola Odutola, disclosed the development in a statement sent to journalists on Saturday.

“The Ifo Divisional Police Officer, in collaboration with the authorities of Ifo High School, has apprehended eight students suspected of engaging in cult activities within the school premises after the school leadership raised alarm over an emerging gang of student cultists,” the statement read.

Providing further details, Odutola stated that on March 21, 2025, at approximately 12:05 pm, the Vice Principal, Mr. Alako Oluwole, along with Mr. Akinseku Oloruntoba Julius, reported that the students were involved in cult-related activities, causing disturbances and extorting valuables from their peers.

“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,” she said.

Odutola added that the police have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the extent of cult activities within the school and prevent further occurrencesm

“The students will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department upon the conclusion of the preliminary investigation,” she confirmed.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has ordered that the students be brought before him on the next working day for further questioning.

Additionally, arrangements for counseling and mentorship programs will be made for the students.

Commissioner Ogunlowo reiterated his commitment to maintaining law and order in the state, urging parents, teachers, and community leaders to work together in eradicating cultism from schools.