Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State has granted amnesty to four repentant cultists.
The Rector of the polytechnic, Dr Salisu Umar, made this known on Wednesday while addressing the repentant cult members.
Umar urged the students of the institution to renounce their membership in cults.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the former cultists renounced their membership in secret cult groups at a renunciation programme organised by the management of the polytechnic in Auchi, Edo.
“Renouncing cultism means abandoning reckless lifestyle and evil ways because no good thing comes from the devil.
“Auchi Polytechnic in a bid to establish zero tolerance for cultism has organised this renunciation programme.
“This renunciation programme is a kind of amnesty to enable staff and students who are cultists to renounce membership in such cults.
“After the renunciation programme, any staff or students who get involved in any cult-related activities will face appropriate penalties and punishment,’’ the rector said.
The fight against cultism, he said, was a collective one.
“Churches and mosques are not left out in the fight against cultism; they should also establish strong youth departments and programmes where youths can be mentored regularly,” Umar added.
