The Ogun State Executive Council has approved four major bills aimed at strengthening security, tackling violent crimes and enhancing the protection of residents as part of the state government’s broader strategy to sustain peace and attract investment.
The legislative proposals, approved during the council meeting held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, will now be transmitted to the Ogun State House of Assembly for consideration and possible passage.
The four bills include the Group Liability for Offences of Violence, Extortion and Secret Societies (GLOVES) Bill, the Victims’ Rights Bill, the Human Sacrifice Prevention and Prohibition Bill, and the Missing Persons Bill.
Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), said the proposed laws were developed to address evolving security challenges and strengthen the state’s legal framework against crimes that threaten public safety.
According to him, the GLOVES Bill seeks to dismantle criminal organisations by holding every member of an unlawful or proscribed group jointly responsible for offences committed by other members in pursuit of the group’s objectives.
He explained that the proposed law is designed to prevent members of violent gangs, cult groups and other criminal organisations from escaping liability by claiming they did not directly participate in crimes carried out by their associates.
Ogungbade also said the Victims’ Rights Bill would establish a comprehensive legal framework to protect victims of crime throughout the criminal justice process, marking the first legislation of its kind in Ogun State.
He noted that the bill goes beyond provisions for compensation and restitution by guaranteeing attention to victims’ welfare during investigations, bail proceedings, prosecution and the incarceration of offenders.
It also covers situations where suspects are not eventually charged and proposes the creation of a statutory office dedicated to protecting victims’ interests and coordinating advocacy on their behalf.
Speaking on the Human Sacrifice Prevention and Prohibition Bill, the attorney general said the legislation specifically addresses ritual killings and human sacrifice by recognising them as separate criminal offences requiring specialised legal treatment.
He observed that existing criminal laws were not originally designed to tackle ritual-related crimes, creating gaps in investigation, prosecution and punishment.
The proposed bill, he added, introduces modern legal provisions to address every stage of criminal activities associated with ritual killings.
On the Missing Persons Bill, Ogungbade explained that the legislation would provide a clear statutory framework for investigating cases involving missing persons.
According to him, the bill is intended to eliminate legal obstacles that often slow investigations, particularly in obtaining financial records, personal information and other materials needed to locate missing persons or identify those responsible for their disappearance.
The attorney-general said the four proposed laws reflect Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to maintaining Ogun State as a peaceful and secure environment for residents, businesses and investors.
He stressed that as Ogun continues to attract increasing domestic and foreign investments, strengthening the legal framework for public safety has become essential to safeguarding lives, property and economic activities.
Ogungbade disclosed that the bills would be forwarded to the Ogun State House of Assembly in the coming days for legislative consideration and passage.
