As part of the ongoing crackdown on cultism and other related criminal activities following the recent security breach on campus, the Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, through its joint security team, has arrested two additional suspected cultists on campus.
The suspects are Fidelis Atuluku (Matric. No. 2026SE1252) and Monday Okolo (Matric. No. 2026SE1247), both 100 Level students of the Department of Social Studies/Education, Faculty of Education.
They were trailed based on a tip-off and caught in possession of charms on campus on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026. Both have confessed to being members of the Juris Confraternity, claiming they were initiated before gaining admission into the University.
They will be handed over to the appropriate law enforcement agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, reaffirmed the University’s resolve to sustain its war against cultism and other criminal elements until sanity is fully restored on campus.
He advised parents and guardians to keep close watch on their children and wards, and to be mindful of the company they keep, so they are not lured into cultism and other criminal activities.
The Vice-Chancellor disclosed that the University has commenced the profiling of cult members who voluntarily submit themselves to the authorities, sign an undertaking, and pledge not to engage in such acts in the future. He noted that the window remains open for other willing members to take advantage of this opportunity by reporting to the Office of the Chief Security Officer or the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs.
Professor Usman also revealed that a formal renunciation ceremony will be organised as soon as possible for those prepared to publicly denounce their membership of cult groups and embrace a lawful, responsible lifestyle on campus.
He thanked security agencies, the religious community, traditional rulers, and voluntary individuals for their continued support towards ensuring sanity in and around the University, and encouraged students to keep supporting efforts aimed at maintaining a peaceful, secure, and conducive learning environment.
