Kogi Poly Security Operatives Arrests Suspected Cultist On Lokoja campus

The gallant security operatives of the Kogi state Polytechnic, Lokoja, have on Friday apprehended a suspected cultist, one Mr. Jeremiah Moses at the Lokoja campus of the institution.

The culprit who came in company of three others when the HND II Public Administration students were writing their final papers claimed to be a University graduate.

Jeremiah claimed to be an Igbo by tribe but currently resides at Anyigba with his Father while the mother is resident in Lokoja.

A statement signed by the Head Public Relations of the institution, Uredo Omale, said just about three weeks ago, one Friday Momoh a suspected illicit drug peddler and cultist was arrested at the entrance of the main campus of the Polytechnic by the security men.

According to the statement, Mr. Jeremiah came to the campus in a metallic coloured Toyota Camry Reg. Number LKJ 22 HK in company of Bakawo Abdul (M), Abdul Muktar (M) and the driver whose name is so far unknown, who are currently on the run.

The culprit Mr.Jeremiah was, however apprehended by the security operatives after a hot chase, while in possession of a cap (beret) with the Insignia of Aye secret cult confraternity.

He has since been handed over to the police for further investigation while efforts are being made to get the fleeing suspects.

Campus invasion by cultists at the end of second semester examinations, ostensibly for initiation and attacks, has been a routine occurrence in the institution before the coming on board of the current Rector, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman.

However, since the inception of Dr. Usman Ogbo led administration, the rituals have been dealt a severe blow, as series of attempts have been nipped in the bud.

It would be recalled that one Mr. Shehu Tenimu Mohammed was arrested at the entrance of the institution in 2021, in possession of arms and ammunition while making his way to the campus.

The Rector while commending the gallantry of the security operatives, has also warned cultists and those with other ulterior motives to stay away from the Institution.

He also warned those who claim to be security agents and tend to parade firearms in the institution without authorisation to desist or would have the institution’s authority to contend with.

The Rector therefore appealed to all and sundry to operate within the ambit of the law.