Parents of children convicted of cultism will be punished - Governor Sanwo-Olu

• A law to punish parents of cultist signed
• Killing of cultist and innocent victims rampant in the country
• Dreams and aspirations of children to be realised

At the Children's Day celebration held at the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has indicated that the parents of children convicted of cultism will be severely punished.

In his address on May 27, 2021, the Lagos state governor noted that a law to fight cultism has been signed.

This law also includes parents of the convicted cultist.

Sanwo-Olu was represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat.

He said, "the new law against cultism prescribes punitive measures for parents of young people convicted of cultism. Parents should be vigilant and monitor their children."

"We owe them a duty to ensure that their dreams and aspirations are realised through continuous training, guidance and mentoring."