Police, Anambra Stakeholders Move to Curb Cultism and Youth Crime
The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices held a stakeholders’ session in Awka, Anambra State, to discuss ways of preventing cultism, substance abuse, cybercrime and other youth-related crimes. The meeting brought together government officials, traditional and religious leaders, schools, security agencies, civil society groups and youth representatives. The National Coordinator, SP Orvenonne Ikwen, said preventive policing requires advocacy, mentorship, value reorientation and stronger community partnerships. POCACOV also approved the establishment of clubs in schools across the state. Participants urged parents, especially mothers, to play a more active role in children’s moral upbringing and to discourage misconduct. The session focused on practical ways to keep young people away from crime and improve cooperation between communities and security agencies.
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