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Three suspected armed robbers nabbed, stolen tanker recovered in Anambra

Three suspected armed robbers in Anambra, Nigeria, were arrested along with the recovery of a stolen petrol tanker and various weapons during police operations.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:52 UTC
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70-year-old Akwa Ibom woman nabbed over attempted murder

A 70-year-old woman from Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, has been arrested for alleged involvement in attempted murder and cultism.

Mar 21 β€’ 00:00 UTC
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Eid El-Fitr: Delta CP issues stern warning to cultists

The Delta State Police Command has issued a warning to criminal groups, particularly cultists, to refrain from illegal activities during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, pledging to ensure the safety and peace of the celebrations.

Mar 19 β€’ 10:50 UTC
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Suspected notorious cultist arrested in Ondo

A suspected cult leader, Akinwale Tomiwa, has been arrested in Ondo for his alleged involvement in cult activities and the murder of a student.

Mar 16 β€’ 02:42 UTC
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Police arrest suspected notorious cult leader in Ondo

The Ondo State Police arrested Akinwale Tomiwa, a suspected cult leader linked to violence in the community.

Mar 15 β€’ 17:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Three to die by hanging for killing Rivers pharmacist

A court in Rivers State has sentenced three individuals to death by hanging for the murder of a local pharmacist linked to cult activities.

Mar 14 β€’ 00:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Rivers court sentences three to death by hanging for murder

A Rivers State High Court sentenced three individuals to death by hanging for the murder of a pharmacist in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Mar 13 β€’ 19:48 UTC
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Police arrest cultists linked to murder in Delta

Delta State Police have arrested suspected cult leaders connected to a murder case in Ughelli, recovering firearms during the operation.

Mar 10 β€’ 15:50 UTC
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National & Local

One killed as rival cult groups clash in Kwara

A violent clash between rival cult groups in Ilorin, Nigeria, resulted in the death of a middle-aged man and caused widespread panic at the Oja-Oba Market.

Mar 7 β€’ 07:51 UTC
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Police arrest suspected cultists, recover firearms in Kwara

Kwara State Police have detained members of secret cults and confiscated illegal firearms and paraphernalia in Ilorin following a deadly cult-related incident.

Mar 6 β€’ 15:44 UTC
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Ogun poly rector warns students against drugs, cultism

The Rector of Ogun State Polytechnic has urged new students to avoid drugs, cultism, and other vices that could jeopardize their education.

Mar 6 β€’ 11:01 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Court jails A’Ibom poly lecturer, accomplice over ₦50m extortion

A lecturer and his accomplice were sentenced to prison for extorting over ₦50 million from a local businessman in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Mar 4 β€’ 17:49 UTC
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Police arrest two cultists with firearm at Ibadan poly

Two suspected cultists were arrested at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, with a firearm following a police operation initiated by a tip-off about their intention to attack a rival group.

Mar 4 β€’ 17:37 UTC
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Five suspected cultists, robbers arrested in Delta

Five individuals suspected of cultism and armed robbery have been arrested by the Delta State Police in Nigeria during operations in Warri, Ughelli, and Sapele.

Mar 3 β€’ 00:02 UTC
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UniAbuja expels 28 students for cultism, drug offences

The University of Abuja has expelled 28 students due to serious misconduct including cultism and drug-related offences.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:34 UTC
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Foundation creates school clubs against drug abuse, cultism

Adorable Foundation International has launched an anti-drug abuse and anti-cultism initiative through the establishment of clubs in Nigerian schools to engage and empower youths.

Feb 18 β€’ 03:20 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police kill 21-year-old suspected armed robber, cultist in Anambra

Police in Anambra State have killed a 21-year-old suspected armed robber and cultist during a security operation.

Feb 17 β€’ 18:30 UTC
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Security operatives arrest community youth leader, others for cultism in Edo

In Edo State, Nigeria, security forces have arrested a youth leader linked to a cult group amid a broader crackdown on criminal activities following recent violence.

Feb 16 β€’ 21:32 UTC
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Police raid cult hideout, arrest three in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a cult and recovered weapons and hard drugs during a raid in Akure.

Feb 15 β€’ 15:18 UTC
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Police warn Anambra students against cultism, drug abuse

The Anambra State Police Command has warned students about the dangers of cultism and drug abuse during an engagement at Sacred Heart Academy.

Feb 12 β€’ 02:33 UTC
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Edo takes anti-cultism, drug abuse campaign to schools

The Edo State Government has initiated a campaign to reduce cultism and drug abuse among students in various secondary schools.

Feb 12 β€’ 01:13 UTC
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Edo takes anti-cultism, anti-drug abuse campaign to schools

The Edo State Government is intensifying its campaign against cultism and drug abuse by directly engaging with students in various schools across the state.

Feb 11 β€’ 19:54 UTC
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Rector warns fresh students against malpractice, cultism

The Rector of Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management, Dr Oladunni Izobo-Martins, has cautioned new students to avoid misconduct such as examination malpractice and cultism during their academic journey.

Feb 10 β€’ 01:23 UTC
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VC warns against cultism as varsity matriculates 5,601

The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University cautioned newly admitted students against cultism and examination malpractices during the institution's 44th matriculation ceremony.

Feb 5 β€’ 01:36 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police arrest seven suspects over armed robbery, cultism in Oyo

Seven suspects have been arrested in Oyo State for involvement in murder, cultism, and other criminal activities, according to the Police Public Relations Officer.

Feb 4 β€’ 17:44 UTC

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