By Bukola Hameed
Oyo state government has vowed to clampdown on cult groups and area boys that fail to cooperate and pursue peace.
This was the position of the state government after its closed door meeting with the militant groups.
The state is determined to put a stop to clash among cult groups and area boys in the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun said this today, after a closed door meeting with representatives of the militant groups.
These militant groups include Agbekoya, Odua People’s Congress, Vigilante Group of Nigeria among others in Ibadan.
Dr Olatunbosun said “we will try to convince them to be disarmed and return to their homes peacefully.
Afterwards, there will be a clampdown on activities of area boys and cult groups who fail to cooperate with us”, he concluded.
The Commissioner underlined that through the help of some of the militant groups, the State Government will contact members of each cult group.
He also gave assurance that things will change, because the State Governor has shown sincerity in ending the fights among the warring groups.
He therefore admonished the area boys and rival cult groups to sheath their swords and pursue peace.
The Commissioner however stressed that after the peace talks, there will be a clampdown on cultists and cult activities in the state.
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