- They were reportedly lured from their parents
- Police launched investigation
The Lagos State Police Command Thursday, rescued nine minors at an initiation spot in Mushin area of Lagos.
The victims were between nine and 14 year old. They were reportedly lured from their parents abode in the densely populated Mushin area of Lagos and taken to the spot where they were forcefully initiated.
The rescued minors had incisions on their lower lips. It could however not be ascertained the confraternity they were initiated into.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hudenyin confirmed the rescue of the minors.
He said investigation was still ongoing on the matter.
The PPRO advised the public that the family needed to be strengthened.
“We need to strengthen the family unit! Nine children, the youngest being nine years old, and the oldest, 14, were rescued during and after forced initiation into cultism in the Mushin area of Lagos State. Investigation is ongoing,” the PPRO said in a post on X via @BenHundeyin.
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