Cultism Spreads to Schools and Neighborhoods, Says NDLEA Chairman
Cultism, traditionally confined to universities, has alarmingly spread to secondary schools and neighbourhoods, according to recent reports. The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.- Gen. Buba Marwa, has sounded the alarm on this worrying trend and its connection to drug abuse and banditry.
Marwa recently visited the family of the late Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, to pay his respects. During this visit, he expressed his concern about the increasing drug use in Africa, projecting a 40 percent rise. He stressed that these issues - cultism, drug abuse, and banditry - are interconnected, forming a destructive cycle.
To combat this, Marwa called for collective responsibility. He emphasised the importance of involving families, religious leaders, and community leaders in this effort. He also highlighted the need to strengthen the family unit and schools to promote moral instruction and awareness.
Marwa, who has been vocal about these issues, recently urged for collective action to tackle substance abuse, cultism, and banditry. Prominent figures like Chief Adebisi Alausa have echoed this call, emphasising the shared responsibility to secure the future of the community and the nation. The fight against these challenges requires a united front, with everyone playing their part.
