Soji Ajibola
Oyo State Government has threatened to flush out cultists and perpetrators of other related crimes in the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbsun said that the government was wary of m the activities of cultist and some criminals in some parts of the state.
Olatunbosun spoke at a meeting which had in attendance representatives Agbekoya, Oodua People’s Congress, Vigilante groups among others on Thursday in Ibadan.
He stressed that the government with the support of relevant security groups is determined to flush out criminals from their hideouts in all the local government areas of the state.
The meeting, according to the commissioner was conveyed to proffer lasting solution to insecurity in the state.
He said, The Oyo State Government has revealed that it is set to engage in talks with all area boys and cult groups in the State, to foster peace.
‘The State Executive Council is aware of the activities of cultists and cult groups in the State. We hope to hold a meeting with them.
“Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde is determined to put a stop to this clash among cult groups and area boys. To this end, we in collaboration with all the Militant groups in the State, are taking the message of peace to the den of these cultists.
“We will try to convince them to be disarmed and return to their homes peacefully. Afterwards, there will be a clampdown on activities of area boys and cult groups who fail to cooperate with us”, he said.
Olatunbosun assured that things would change, because the State Governor has shown sincerity in ending the fights among the warring groups.
Dr. Olatubosun, therefore, admonished the area boys and rival cult groups to sheathe their swords and pursue peace.
He stressed that after the peace talks, there will be a clampdown on cultists and cult activities in the state.
He also appealed to parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against cultism.
