The Ogun State Executive Council has approved four bills aimed at tackling violent crime, ritual killings, cultism and missing persons cases, part of the Dapo Abiodun administration’s effort to strengthen security and protect the state’s reputation as an investment destination.

Attorney General Oluwasina Ogungbade said the proposed Group Liability for Offences of Violence, Extortion and Secret Societies Bill would make every member of a criminal organization jointly liable for crimes committed by fellow members, closing loopholes that let individuals evade responsibility by distancing themselves from group offences. The Victims’ Rights Bill would establish the state’s first structured framework for protecting and supporting crime victims throughout the justice process, including a dedicated statutory office to coordinate advocacy on their behalf, while the Human Sacrifice Prevention and Prohibition Bill would create specific offences addressing ritual killings, which Ogungbade said existing criminal laws were not designed to handle.

The Missing Persons Bill, meanwhile, would create a statutory framework to guide investigations into missing persons cases, removing legal bottlenecks that often delay access to financial records and other information critical to locating victims. Ogungbade said the legislative package reflects the governor’s commitment to keeping Ogun State peaceful and secure as it continues attracting domestic and foreign investment, with all four bills set to be transmitted to the state House of Assembly for consideration.