A student of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, identified as Fatai Olasile has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of N50,000 by Kwara State High Court, in Ilorin for being a member of a secret cult.
The student was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on membership of ‘Eiye’ secret cult, contrary to section 2 of Secret Cult and Secret Societies Law of Kwara State.
He was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for unlawful possession of a locally made pistol punishable under section 3 (1) of the Robbery and Firearms Act, 2004.
The prosecution, led by Barrister Kamaldeen Ajibade, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, called three witnesses and tendered exhibits to prove its case.
Another person identified as Mohammed Kehinde and two others were also arraigned on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, initiation of new members to secret cult and membership of the secret cult.
Justice Oyinloye found the first and second accused persons guilty and sentenced them to 10 years’ imprisonment each with a fine of N50, 000.
The third accused person was however discharged and acquitted.
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