A suspect recently arrested in Ogun State has confessed to joining a cult group in order to benefit from land grabbing activities.
The individual admitted that the primary motivation for joining the cult was the financial and material gains associated with being part of the group, which was involved in seizing and selling land illegally.
Land grabbing has been a significant issue in parts of Nigeria, particularly in regions like Ogun State, where criminal groups often engage in violent disputes over land ownership.
Cult groups are frequently involved in these illegal activities, using intimidation, force, and sometimes violence to claim land or enforce control over certain areas.
The suspect’s confession highlights the deep connections between cultism and illegal land grabbing in the region.
The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to crack down on cult-related violence and illegal activities in the state.
Authorities in Ogun and other states have been intensifying their campaigns against cultism, with a focus on curbing land grabbing and restoring peace to affected communities.
This case underscores the challenges authorities face in dismantling these criminal networks that thrive on illegal land deals.