The parents of youths found guilty of cultism in Lagos State may become liable for punishment if a bill for the prohibition of unlawful societies and cultism in Lagos is passed into law .
This was part of the submission of some lawmakers at the state House of Assembly during plenary on Tuesday .
The members were discussing the bill sent by the Attorney General of the state , Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo .
The Speaker of the House , Mudashiru Obasa , said there was the need to differentiate among the various types of cultism in the country so as not to create another problem while solving one .
“ We need to look at the way and manner weapons are used . The existing law should be seriously looked into, ” he added .
Obasa therefore committed the bill to the House Committee on Judiciary , which was directed to report back to the House in three weeks .
In his contribution , the Majority Leader of the House , Sanai Agunbiade, representing Ikorodu 1 , said sponsors of cultism were not captured under the bill .
He said , “ The suspected student should be investigated before suspension . Parents of students who engage in any cult group should also be liable, ” he said .
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