By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos –
Lagos State Police Command has rescued 9 teenagers during an alleged forceful cult initiation in the Mushin area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on his verified Twitter handle on Thursday.
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.
“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,” he said.
The police spokesman, however, said investigation is into the incident is still ongoing.
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