… urge them to shun cultism, drug abuse, and use mobile phones to promote peace

The Ogun State Police Command has urged students across the state to resist attempts by politicians to recruit or use them for political thuggery ahead of the 2027 elections.

The command equally urged them to shun cultism, drug abuse, violence, cybercrime, and other forms of criminality that can destroy your future.

Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this yesterday at the 45th Students Parliament Council(SPC) Summit 2026 at Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta.

He spoke on the theme “From Campus to Nation: Mobilising for Peace, Security and Development”.

Babaseyi explained that politicians were fond of looking for youth, especially students, to perpetrate violence during the political season, urging them to take the peaceful path during the election period.

He said that the students have an important role to play in promoting peace and stability in the state and should not allow themselves to be influenced by individuals seeking to exploit their youthful energy for political purposes.

He urged students to remain focused on their education and personal development rather than becoming involved in activities capable of jeopardising their future.

The PPRO cautioned politicians and other stakeholders against recruiting youths to cause violence, stressing that anyone found engaging in criminal activities before, during or after the elections would face the full weight of the law.

“As we approach the 2027 general elections, Nigerian youths must choose the path of peaceful participation, issue-based engagement and respect for democratic processes. Your voice matters, but it must be expressed responsibly,” he said.

Babaseyi also charged them to reject any form of criminality, including cultism, drug abuse and cybercrimes, stressing that indulgence in social vices could endanger their lives and destroy their future.

He tasked them to use their mobile phones and social media platforms to promote peace and unity, especially before and after the election period, in order not to pose serious security risks.

“Users are therefore urged to think carefully before posting, verify information before sharing it, and avoid using social media to spread rumours, hate speech, inflammatory content or unverified claims that could cause fear, tension or conflict,” the PPRO said.