The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued no fewer than nine teenagers during an alleged forceful cult initiation in the Mushin area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrest on his Twitter account on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Hundeyin, who did not reveal the names of the victims because they are minors, said they were rescued during their initiation to become members of a cult group.
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He said: “Nine children, youngest, nine and oldest, 14, were rescued during the alleged forced initiation into cultism in Mushin area of Lagos state.
“We need to strengthen the family unit.”
The police spokesperson added that an investigation into the incident was ongoing.
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