Top 10 Cult Groups In Nigerian Universities, Their Motto And Symbols – Number 1 & 2 Are The Deadliest

What is cultism?

According to the Oxford Dictionary, cultism can be described as a religious or social group whose beliefs are secret, individualistic, and esoteric. Actually, cultism involves carrying out some ritualistic practices. Usually, cultists share some common objectives and ideas. So, they are unknown to the society and also, some cult leaders’ true intentions are unknown even to the members of the particular cult. So, let’s summarize the main characteristics of cultism:

1) it is a spiritual or religious practice;

2) it is a secret practice;

3) it is practiced by a group of individuals;

4) its policies are unknown to the general public;

5) it has an impact on the lives of the individuals;

6) it’s people have a common value.

The first cultism movement in Nigeria was called “Pyrates”. It was founded in 1952 by Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka and his friends. Later they were called “Sea Dogs”. After some time, another kind of community was created. These are what we have known today as “secret cults”.

1. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SEADOGS (NAS) PYRATE CONFRATERNITY

This cult group was the first identifiable cult group formed between 1952 and 1954 at the foremost Western University of Ibadan now University of Ibadan by seven persons namely: Ralph Opara, Ikhehare Aig-Imokhuede, Sylvanus Egbuchie, Nathaniel Oyelola, Pius Oleghe, Olumuyiwa Awe and Wole Soyinka.

The pioneers of NAS were collectively known as “The Magnificent Seven”. It was headed by CAPON BLOOD.

The aims was basically to combat the then increasing occurrence of violence caused by tribal groups during students’ activities, western influences and other secular gatherings, in ways suitable to the cult group but with the advent of time deviation of purpose manifested.

Pyrates Beliefs and sayings:

Odas is Odas (010)

No Friend, No Foe (NFNF)

Absolute No Lagging (ANL)

Members are known as: Ahoy, PC, etc

2. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SEALORDS

BUCANNER ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (BAN)

ALORA—SEALORDS

In 1972, a member of the Pyrates Confraternity, Bolaji Crew (Code-named “Late Ahoy Rica Ricardo” and others were indifferent to the teachings and doctrine of the confraternity and as such, before one could say Jack Robinson, the birth of a new cult group named Buccaneer emerged structuring it styles and hierarchical structure after the Pyrates.

Different notorious cult groups had emerging without check from the concerned authority, unleashing terror on humanity and posterity.

Some beliefs and sayings:

No prize no pay

No brothers in the wood

No laughing on board

Blood for blood

Let the devil that lead you guide you

They have other sayings, which are basically thereby to make new members feel they made the right choice in belonging to a fraternity with such high code of conduct and discipline.

Members are known as: Fine boys, Ban Boys, Alora, Bucketmen, Lords, etc

3. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADVENTURERS SUPREME VIKINGS CONFRATERNITY (SVC)

ARO-MATES

Three young men formed this confraternity in 1982 (also known as de Norsemen Club of Nigeria) was founded by a former members of the Buccaneers at the University of Port Harcourt, with code-name namely:

Rising angel

Eric De Red

Troppence

It was also called victory COSSA presently the Alpha Marine patrols.

Beliefs and saying:

Blood on the high sea singing songs of hojas never to hang a leg even in the face of death.

Members are referred to as: Aro-mates, Adventurers, Vultures, e.t.c.

4. THE OF AFRICA CONFRATERNITY

AYE-AXEMEN

This cult was formed at the University of Benin in Benin City in 1976 by some young men with the motive of building a body to fight against the oppression against Blackman (Students) in the university.

Those who initiated this association are rumoured to be runaways from of Africa, an organization in South Africa that fought the apartheid war and escape into Nigeria for safety.

Investigation has shown that it was the borrowed notion that was imported to Nigeria.

Some of their beliefs and saying includes:

The Blackman will be freed with an axe

No Bleep ups

Forgiveness is a sin

Don’t betray your brother in the hood

Obey before complain or Abeyance

He who price must pay

Members are referred to as: Aye Axe-men, Seven (7) or Amigos

5.THE FAMILY FRATERNITY- COSANOSYRA

MAFIA CONFRATERNITY

CIAO-SONS

This cult was formed in 1978 at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State, but started operation in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 1980. It started with eight (persons in its mob (institution) called the ONO-BRIGADO (1st Brigade) with the first Don as Don KOOLKAT.

This cult is styled after the notorious Chicago and Italian Mafia/Mob stars

Some of their belief and sayings include:

It is better for a bastard (non initiate) to chance/provoke a member than for a numbered bastard (members of other cult group)

Retaliation after oppression

Secrecy is where our power lies

They believe in gambling, partying, dating girls, etc.

Members are referred to as: Maf or Mafians

6. ETERNAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF LEGION CONSORTIUM

DEDY NA DEBT

The K.K.K. cult was started by five students at the University of Calabar, Cross River State in 1986 during the military era.

It ideals were borrowed from a cult in California and bears another name known as ETERNAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF LEGION CONSORTIUM or KLANSMEN KONFRATERNITY (KK). Members worship a demon called “Ogor” as their god. Symbolized by a human skull, mostly that of a mad/insane man.

Their beliefs and sayings

The affairs of a klansman before any other thing in life

What concerns a klansman concerns all klansmen

Status of other cult members are not considered or relevant

Oath of secrecy abide to all members

Peaceful man in a deadly mood, disagree to agree

Members are referred to as: Klansman or Klansmen

7. ASSOCIATION OF AIRLORDS SUPREME

EIYE CONFRATERNITY

HABA-KRIER

The cult was formed at the University of Ibadan in 1963, also affiliated to the Eiye Secret Society, which exist in the western part of Nigeria. It was formed by the following students: Goke Adeniji, Dele Nwakpele, Bayo Adenubi, Bode Fadase, Tunde Aluko, Kayode Oke, and Bode Sowunmi among others.

It was name Eiye group and later metamorphosed into Supreme Eiye Confraternity (SEC). This cult group was established to make positive impact on the social-political mind, social cultural, physical and mental development of its members, and where indifferent to other conventional cult group.

Beliefs and sayings:

Secrecy

Autocracy

Discipline

Brotherhood

No Friend No Foe

Members are referred to as: Fliers, Airforce, Airlords, e.t.c

KEGITE CLUB

The next one is “Kegite club”. It is one of the few movements which are still thriving nowadays. In comparison to other, more invasive groups, they don’t follow the principles of the wealth, power, popularity, and revenge.

This one is more of a sociocultural movement, which believes that there should be no diversity. Members of this organization are very tolerant. They believe that all ethnic groups are equal, and their major rule is to stay true to themselves.

The symbol of this movement is close to nature and it is a green palm.

In general, the cult promotes a number of actions, which propagandize the regeneration of the mind, soul, and body after the tedious day.

Also, their ideology has no negative consequences (such as the unreliability, fear, loss of important vital values or deterioration), as many other groups have. They aim for the improvement of individual qualities.