The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, ADEGOKE FAYOADE, says that it is time urgent measures are taken to stop cultism and drug abuse in the society.

He said this at Ikeja, during an event organised by the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices.

According to FAYOADE, cultism, and drug abuse have become a big security threat that needs to be attended to.

He urged the public to support its drive to eradicate the menaces from the society.

He added that cultism and drug abuse lead to other criminal activities such as armed robbery, murder, rape, and other vices.

The police boss advocated for good parenting for the youth to be properly guided not to stray out of the right way by joining destructive groups such as cults and other criminal groups.