Governor Ajimobi speaking to reporters in Ibadan
The authorities of Oyo State underneath the management of Governor Abiola Ajimobi has foreseen the emergence of a brand new Boko Haram-like islamic sect named Arsuna.
The discovery was made by the Muslim group in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria.
The group was banned over its alleged involvement in nefarious actions starting from rape to homicide.
During a press briefing in Ibadan, the capital metropolis of Oyo State on Friday, Information Commissioner, Mr. Taiwo Otegbeye stated: "The State Executive Council has authorized the proscription of Arsuna Islamic Sect over allegations of rape, homicide and slavery."
Otegbeye acknowledged.that some members of the sect, underneath the management of Yunus Adefobi, had been being tried in court docket for varied offences.
He acknowledged that authorities took the choice primarily based on complaints from the Islamic Community in Iseyin.
"Oyo State Government took the choice to forestall the emergence of Boko Haram on this a part of the nation," the commissioner acknowledged.