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Mobolaji Olaiya, the commissioner of police (CP) in Kwara state, says the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is now cultism-free.

NAN reports that the CP spoke in Ilorin, the state capital, when he received the management team of the university, led by Wahab Egbewole, the vice-chancellor, in his office.

Olaiya expressed satisfaction with what he described as the prevailing cultism-free status of the university.

“The University of Ilorin stands far apart in terms of disdain for cultism. Even before I came to Kwara, I had heard positive reports about the zero-cultism status of this university,” the police commissioner said.

“This achievement is a result of the effective collaboration between the institution’s management and security agencies.”

Olaiya applauded the uninterrupted academic programme of the institution which he said has made it the “darling” of admission seekers.

He also urged other institutions of higher learning to emulate the success of UNILORIN in curbing cult-related activities.

The CP assured the university management team of the continuous support of the police in ensuring that staff and students of the university go about their daily activities without fear or intimidation.

Speaking during the visit, the vice-chancellor commended the police chief for ensuring the security of life and property in the state since he took over as the commissioner.

Egbewole restated the university’s commitment to supporting the efforts of the police in maintaining a secure environment.

While highlighting the enduring partnership between the university and the police, Egbewole explained the importance of a safe and crime-free community.

He credited the sustained collaboration between the university and security agencies in the state to the foresight of his predecessors and the state government.

The VC expressed his resolve to nurture and strengthen the relationship further to ensure the continued safety of members of the university community.

He appealed to the state police command to extend its vigilance beyond the campus boundaries to ensure the safety and security of students in their off-campus accommodations.