The report sought urgent reform and collective action to protect the rights and welfare of children and young adults in detention
“Our children are our most precious assets. Their dreams shape Edo’s future. We must protect them, support them, and nurture their unique gifts,” he said.
The police said all arrested suspects had given confessional statements and assisted operatives in gathering more information to apprehend other criminals.
Out of the 1,270 suspects, 38 were involved in rape and defilement, 120 in murder and homicide.
The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, says it has expelled 175 students for various offences.
Police commissioner Adegoke Fayoade says it is time to take urgent measures to halt cultism and drug abuse in society.
“We want to appeal that members of the public should give us timely and accurate information.”
President Bola Tinubu has set up a special committee to tackle social vices in higher institutions.
The police boss said that 1,050 commercial motorcycles were also seized for contravening traffic rules and regulations.
The police spokesperson said items recovered from the suspect were locally made pistols and other items believed to be charms.
