Lagos Boils Again! Lawmakers Summon Police Boss Over Deadly Cult Clashes

The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned the Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood, along with three other commissioners, in response to the escalating cult clashes and gang-related violence in Mushin and other areas across the state.

The resolution was adopted during Monday’s plenary session after a motion of urgent public importance was raised by Hon. Olayinka Kazeem, who represents Mushin Constituency II. Kazeem expressed deep concern over the surge in cult activities, describing the situation as devastating for affected families and communities.

“There’s been a troubling rise in cult-related incidents and youth disturbances in my constituency,” he said. “I urge this House to direct security agencies to intensify their crackdown on cultism and strictly enforce drug laws.”

He further called for immediate youth-focused reorientation and intervention programmes to curb the growing unrest.

In response, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa ordered that the Commissioner of Police appear before the Assembly alongside the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bolaji Robert; Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Ope George; and Commissioner for Education, Tolani Ali-Balogun.

Obasa emphasized the role of local governments, stating, “They must take responsibility for these miscreants, many of whom now seek shelter under bridges. We must also double efforts to meaningfully engage our youth.”

Hon. Nureni Akinsanya (Mushin I) backed the motion, noting that several parts of Mushin are now under the control of violent gangs. Hon. Bonu Solomon (Badagry I) also supported the call and demanded stiffer penalties for anyone involved in cultism, warning that a lax approach would only embolden the offenders.