Fayose Signs New Law With Death Penalty As Punishment For Cultism

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has signed into law, the bill prohibiting secret cults and terrorism, with death penalty as punishment for anyone caught in the acts.

While signing the bill at the government house in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, Fayose said the law was a confirmation of his government’s commitment to fighting cultism and terrorism in the state.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, said the governor frowned at the resurgence of cultism especially among students in tertiary institutions.

“From now, any person who is a member of a secret cult, whether or not the person is in possession or in control of any offensive weapon but commits the offence, is liable to conviction to death.

“Any person who gives financial or material support or assistance to a secret cult or in any manner sponsor the activities of a secret cult, commits an offence under this law and is liable for conviction to imprisonment for life” he said.

The governor also warned that anyone who intentionally encouraged the establishment of secret cult meetings or activities in places such as houses, nightclubs, and hotels, would be committed to life imprisonment.