Gov Emmanuel outlaws 33 cult groups in A-Ibom

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By Chioma Onuegbu
UYO—GOVERNOR Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has signed into force, the Cultism and other Violent Behaviour Prohibition Order 2018 with effect from March 12, 2018.
Governor Emmanuel said the security issues reported recently in Etim Ekpo, Ukanfun and Ikot Ekpene Local Government Areas of the state necessitated the security re-enforcements.

Udom Emmanuel

Speaking during a brief signing ceremony at Government House in Uyo, he said the Cultism and other Violent Behaviour Prohibition Order 2018, was actually to re-energise the already existing Criminal Code Law, Cap 38 Laws of Akwa Ibom State dated 2000.

The governor who drew his powers from Section 70 of the Criminal Code Law,Cap 38 Volume 2 lawa of Akwa Ibom(2000), said although only three councils have security flash points, adding that the law was binding and will be enforced in all the 31 local government…



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