The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Nasarawa State has arrested 27 persons in connection with alleged cult-related activities in the state capital, Lafia.
According to Mr. Bappa Abbas Muhammed, the commandant of the NSCDC in Nasarawa, the arrests were made as part of efforts to curb the rising menace of cultism in the region.
He disclosed this during the parade of the suspected cult members.
The NSCDC boss also said one person was killed as a result of the cult activities while one other sustained a matchet injury and was receiving treatment.
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Muhammed expressed worry over the increasing rate of cultism across the 13 local government areas of the state, particularly in Lafia the state capital.
He said those arrested would soon be charged to court for prosecution.