Ogun police warns schoolgirls against cultism, cybercrime, child marriage

Ogun Police Warn Schoolgirls Against Cultism, Cybercrime, Child Marriage

The Ogun State Police Command has cautioned schoolgirls in the state against engaging in cultism, cybercrime, and child marriage, through a sensitization campaign held at Abeokuta Girls' Grammar School and Baptist Girls' College, Idi-Aba.

The campaign, led by the State Coordinator of Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices, ASP Opeyemi Oluborode, was organized to mark the 2022 International Day of the Girl Child, which focuses on the theme "End Child Marriage & Invest in Girls' Rights."

During the event, Oluborode warned the girls against the dangers of cultism, cybercrime, and child marriage. He emphasized the importance of education, discipline, and self-confidence as essential elements for the girl child's growth and development.

The police command called for sustained collaboration between the police, schools, parents, and community leaders to protect children and promote safe learning environments. The students pledged to shun social vices, resist child marriage, and remain committed to academic excellence.

The management of both schools commended the police for prioritizing the protection of girls and the promotion of youth development.

The Ogun State Police Command has cautioned schoolgirls in the state against engaging in cultism, cybercrime, and child marriage through a sensitization campaign held at Abeokuta Girls' Grammar School and Baptist Girls' College, Idi-Aba.

The campaign, led by the State Coordinator of Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices, ASP Opeyemi Oluborode, was organized to mark the 2022 International Day of the Girl Child, which focuses on the theme "End Child Marriage & Invest in Girls' Rights."

During the event, Oluborode cautioned the girls against the dangers of cultism, cybercrime, and child marriage. He emphasized the importance of education, discipline, and self-confidence as vital elements for the girl child's growth and development.

The police command called for sustained collaboration between the police, schools, parents, and community leaders to protect children and promote safe learning environments.

The management of both schools commended the police for prioritizing the protection of girls and the promotion of youth development.

<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>