By: Ike Philip Abiagom
A newly formed youth pressure group, the Indomitable Union of Igbuzo, has declared a firm commitment to eradicating cultism and restoring peace and security in the Igbuzo community.
Speaking to journalists, the Coordinator of the group, Chief Zik Nwabuwa, popularly known as Ogalanya Ede, said the union has already begun mobilising youths across the town to openly denounce cult-related activities.
He stressed that the era of fear and insecurity in Igbuzo must come to an end.
According to him, cultism has claimed the lives of many young people in the community and disrupted the once vibrant social life of the town. “For too long, residents have lived in fear. Nightlife disappeared as people hurried indoors as early as 7 p.m. due to the menace of cultism. That narrative is changing,” he said.
Chief Nwabuwa noted that with the growing awareness campaign and increased youth involvement, normalcy is gradually returning to the town, as residents are beginning to regain confidence in their safety.
He assured both indigenes and non-indigenes that the group is determined to restore Igbuzo to its former glory, where free movement and social activities can thrive without fear. He emphasised that security is a collective responsibility, urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities within their neighbourhoods.
The group also issued a stern warning to individuals involved in cultism and drug-related activities to immediately renounce such acts or leave the community, declaring that Igbuzo will no longer serve as a safe haven for criminal elements.
Reaffirming its mission, the Indomitable Union of Igbuzo reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on cultism, pledging sustained efforts to ensure lasting peace and development in the community.