Ogun Tightens Security, Approves Four Tough Bills Against Cultism, Ritual Killings, Extortion, Missing Persons
In a decisive move to strengthen public safety and reinforce Ogun State’s reputation as a secure destination for investment and economic growth, the Ogun State Executive Council has approved four far-reaching security-related bills aimed at tackling violent crimes, cultism, ritual killings, extortion and the growing incidence of missing persons.
Global Mirror News gathered that the landmark legislations were approved during the State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, as part of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration’s commitment to enhancing the legal framework for crime prevention and ensuring greater protection for residents and businesses across the state.
The four proposed legislations—the Group Liability for Offences of Violence, Extortion and Secret Societies (GLOVES) Bill, the Victims’ Rights Bill, the Human Sacrifice Prevention and Prohibition Bill, and the Missing Persons Bill—will soon be transmitted to the Ogun State House of Assembly for legislative consideration and passage.
Speaking on the development, the Ogun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), described the bills as a comprehensive legal response to emerging security challenges confronting the state. He explained that the proposed laws were carefully designed to address crimes that have become increasingly sophisticated while closing loopholes in existing legislation.
According to him, the GLOVES Bill seeks to dismantle criminal organisations by holding every member of an unlawful or proscribed group jointly accountable for offences committed by any member in pursuit of the group’s objectives. He noted that the legislation is intended to prevent members of violent gangs, cult groups and other criminal organisations from escaping liability by denying direct involvement in criminal acts carried out by their associates.
Ogungbade further explained that the Victims’ Rights Bill would, for the first time in Ogun State, establish a comprehensive legal framework dedicated to protecting victims of crime throughout the criminal justice process. Beyond compensation and restitution, the bill guarantees support for victims during police investigations, bail proceedings, prosecution, imprisonment of offenders and even in situations where suspects are not eventually prosecuted. It also proposes the creation of a statutory office to safeguard victims’ interests and coordinate advocacy on their behalf.
On the proposed Human Sacrifice Prevention and Prohibition Bill, the Attorney-General said the legislation directly confronts the disturbing trend of ritual killings by recognising human sacrifice as a distinct criminal offence deserving specialised legal attention. He noted that existing criminal laws were not specifically designed to prosecute ritual-related crimes effectively, thereby creating gaps in investigation and prosecution. The new bill introduces stronger legal provisions to combat every stage of ritual killing activities.
Addressing the Missing Persons Bill, Ogungbade stated that the legislation is designed to strengthen investigations into disappearance cases by providing a clear legal framework for law enforcement agencies. According to him, the proposed law will eliminate procedural bottlenecks that often delay investigations, particularly in obtaining financial records, personal information and other critical evidence required to locate missing persons or identify those responsible for their disappearance.
Global Mirror News reports that the Attorney-General said the legislative package reflects Governor Abiodun’s unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, security and the rule of law across Ogun State. He added that with the state’s growing profile as a preferred destination for local and foreign investments, strengthening legal protections has become essential to safeguarding lives, property and commercial activities while sustaining investor confidence.
He disclosed that the four bills would be formally transmitted to the Ogun State House of Assembly in the coming days for legislative scrutiny and eventual passage into law.
