Nigeria, May 14 -- In a decisive move to rid Auchi Polytechnic of cultism, the institution's Rector, Dr. Salisu Shehu Umar, has disclosed that 58 students have been expelled over the past three years for their involvement in cult-related activities.

Speaking in an exclusive interview, Dr. Umar outlined a series of strict measures he introduced upon assuming office to address the threat of cultism head-on. One of his earliest actions, he revealed, was mandating all staff including members of the management team to swear affidavits affirming their non-affiliation with any secret cult or related group.

"Cultism is a grave concern, particularly in this part of the country. I made it clear from the onset that ignorance would not be accepted ...