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Top 10 deadly cultist groups in Nigeria and their symbol
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is known for its diverse culture and traditions. However, the country has been plagued by various security challenges, and one of them is the emergence of deadly cultist groups.
These groups have been responsible for various criminal activities, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
Cultism in Nigeria has its roots in the 1950s when various fraternities were formed in universities. These groups were initially meant to provide a platform for students to socialize and engage in community service. However, over time, the groups became more violent and started engaging in criminal activities.
Today, there are several deadly cultist groups in Nigeria, and in this article, we will look at 10 of them and what differentiates them.
1. Black Axe
Also known as the Neo-Black Movement of Africa, the Black Axe is a secret society that originated in the University of Benin in the 1970s.
The group’s primary aim was to fight against oppression and promote black consciousness. However, over time, the group became involved in criminal activities such as armed robbery, extortion, and murder.
2. Vikings
The Vikings is a notorious cult group that originated in the University of Port Harcourt in the 1980s. The group is known for its extreme violence and has been responsible for various killings and other criminal activities.
3. Buccaneers
The Buccaneers is another deadly cultist group that originated in the University of Port Harcourt in the 1970s. The group is known for its brutal methods and is involved in various criminal activities such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
4. Aiye Confraternity
The Aiye Confraternity is a secret society that originated in the late 1960s at the University of Lagos. The group is known for its violent methods and is involved in various criminal activities such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
5. Eiye Confraternity
The Eiye Confraternity is a secret society that originated in the University of Ibadan in the 1960s. The group is known for its violent methods and is involved in various criminal activities such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
6. Maphite
The Maphite is a deadly cultist group that originated in the University of Calabar in the 1980s. The group is known for its extreme violence and is involved in various criminal activities such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
7. Klansmen Konfraternity
The Klansmen Konfraternity is a secret society that originated in the University of Calabar in the 1980s. The group is known for its violent methods and is involved in various criminal activities such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
8. Pyrates Confraternity
The Pyrates Confraternity is a secret society that originated in the University of Ibadan in the 1950s. The group’s primary aim was to fight against oppression and promote democracy. However, over time, the group became involved in criminal activities such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
9. Supreme Eiye Confraternity
The Supreme Eiye Confraternity is a secret society that originated in the University of Ibadan in the 1960s. The group is known for its violent methods and is involved in various criminal activities such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
10. Jurist
The Jurist is a cultist group that originated in the University of Lagos in the 1990s.
The group is known for its extreme violence and is involved in various criminal activities such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
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