Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has intensified its campaign against cultism with the arrest of two more suspected cult members as part of efforts to restore security and order on campus following a recent security breach.
The university’s joint security team apprehended Fidelis Atuluku (Matric No. 2026SE1252) and Monday Okolo (Matric No. 2026SE1247), both 100-level students of the Department of Social Studies/Education in the Faculty of Education.
According to the university management, the suspects were tracked through intelligence reports and arrested on Tuesday while on campus. Security operatives reportedly recovered charms from them during the operation.
The duo allegedly confessed to being members of the Juris Confraternity, stating that they were initiated into the cult group before gaining admission into the institution.
The university said the suspects would be handed over to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, reiterated the institution’s commitment to eliminating cultism and other criminal activities from the campus.
He urged parents and guardians to closely monitor their children and wards, warning that association with the wrong company could expose young people to cultism and other unlawful activities.
Prof. Usman also disclosed that the university had commenced the profiling of cult members willing to voluntarily renounce their membership. According to him, such individuals are expected to sign undertakings pledging to refrain from future involvement in cult-related activities.
He encouraged other willing members to take advantage of the opportunity by reporting to the Office of the Chief Security Officer or the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs.
The Vice-Chancellor further revealed plans to organise a formal renunciation ceremony for students prepared to publicly denounce cultism and embrace responsible conduct within the university community.
He expressed appreciation to security agencies, religious leaders, traditional rulers and concerned individuals for their support in maintaining peace and security on campus, while urging students to continue cooperating with authorities to sustain a safe and conducive learning environment.
