Issues on Friday arose over a viral video circulating on social media platforms, displaying a gaggle of young boys engaging in a cult initiation ceremony involving a minor.
The video confirmed the minor together with his face coated by a pink material, whereas some liquid, apparently combined with the blood gushing from considered one of his fingers, was being administered to him by one other younger boy.
Those that reacted to the video estimated the minor’s age to be 4 or 5 years.
The Police in Anambra State, which confirmed the circulation of the video, have known as on residents to help by offering info that might result in the identification of the individuals concerned within the act.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, described the video as “disturbing”.
He said {that a} preliminary evaluate of the footage means that the incident could have taken place inside a group within the state, including that the acts portrayed within the video aren’t solely legal however deeply offensive to public morals, security, and the safety of minors, who stay one of the susceptible teams in society.
Ikenga said that, consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered a direct investigation into the incident.
“He has additionally directed specialised operatives of the Anti-Cultism Squad, Juvenile Welfare Unit, and the State Intelligence Division to work collaboratively to confirm the authenticity and origin of the video, determine the sufferer and guarantee his security and wellbeing, determine and apprehend all people concerned or complicit within the act”, he disclosed
He added that the commissioner condemned in sturdy phrases any type of baby abuse, indoctrination, harassment, psychological grooming, or compelled initiation, stating that such acts wouldn’t be tolerated underneath any circumstances within the State.
“He subsequently known as on any member of the general public with credible info that may help the continuing investigation to come back ahead. Voluntary info may be reported by means of the next contact channels 112, 07039194332, or the PRO on 08039334002.
“The command has additional assured that the identification of informants might be protected and all studies handled with utmost confidentiality”, and additional assured of dedication to defending kids, combating cultism, and implementing the legislation decisively to make sure security and peace.
Again in June, gunfire broke out late night time in Oko group, Orumba North Native Authorities Space of Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria, leaving a number of folks useless and others injured in what police have described as a cult-related conflict. The incident, which occurred close to Federal Polytechnic Oko, sparked panic throughout the group, with residents fleeing to security.
In line with a report by BBC Information Pidgin, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed in a press release that the violence stemmed from a cult confrontation and resulted in two deaths. Nonetheless, eyewitnesses and native sources reported the next dying toll, with some saying as many as 5 or extra folks have been killed within the assault.
Movies appeared to indicate at the very least seven people mendacity immobile on the bottom with seen accidents in step with gunshot wounds. The footage circulated extensively on social media, including to issues over rising insecurity within the area.
