POCACOV Urges Youth to Avoid Cultism on Charity Day

On Saturday, September 5, 2023, the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) Oyo State Command, under the leadership of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ayishat Mary Eriaremhien, conducted an outreach for vulnerable children at the Juvenile Correctional Institution and Child Care Unit in Sango, Ibadan, in observance of World Charity Day. The initiative aimed to provide material support and instill a sense of belonging and hope among the children.

ASP Eriaremhien emphasized the importance of steering clear of cultism and criminal activities, warning that such paths could lead to imprisonment or death. She called on parents to take responsibility for their children's upbringing and to monitor their social interactions to prevent them from being drawn into negative influences.

The Head of the Institution, Mrs. Adebisi Sonuga, expressed gratitude for the police's support and highlighted ongoing challenges related to logistics and funding. Dr. Abraham Adeoye, the POCACOV State Chairman, stated that the outreach was part of a nationwide directive from the Inspector-General of Police.