Bayelsa police order crackdown on cult groups

Summary

The Bayelsa State Police Command has ordered intensified operations against cultism and cult-related violence across the state.

Highlights

• Commissioner of Police Adewale Ajao directed divisional officers and tactical commanders to step up patrols in vulnerable and flashpoint areas.
• Police were told to strengthen intelligence gathering and act quickly on credible information about planned clashes, initiation ceremonies and recruitment activities.
• The command said the operation is meant to help prevent killings, reprisal attacks and other cult-related violence.
• Police also urged residents not to take the law into their own hands or spread unverified information after attacks.