18-year-old suspected Badoo cult member arraigned before magistrates court

- Fred Minima, An 18-year-old, has been arraigned before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court for allegedly belonging to notorious cult group Badoo

- Minima is facing a three-count charge bordering on attempted kidnap, belonging to an unlawful society and stealing

- The notorious ritual group has killed many people including pregnant women in Lagos state

An 18-year-old, Fred Minima, was on Monday charged before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly belonging to a dreaded cult Badoo.

Minima, who resides at Akala area of Mushin, is facing a three-count charge of attempted kidnap, belonging to an unlawful society and stealing.

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The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

But Police Prosecutor Maria Dauda insisted that the accused committed the offences on July 26 at 11.10 a.m. at No. 25, Akinola St., Mushin.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 287 stipulates a three-year jail term for offenders, while kidnapping offences in Lagos State attract a penalty of life imprisonment or capital punishment.

The Magistrate, Mrs O.O.A. Fowewe-Erusiafe, in her ruling, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case until Aug. 29 for mention.

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In a previous report by NAIJ.com, the state police command on Monday July 31, uncovered the group's shrine.

This Day reports that while acting on a tip off, the policemen stormed the shrine, located at the outskirts of Ikorodu town, adding that it was not certain if any arrest was also made.

The police team was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Edgal Imohimi, with backing from the Inspector General of Police Special Tactical Squad (STS).

Watch a NAIJ.com TV video below of a family attacked by Badoo group: