Brief history of major cult groups Ekpoma

National Association of Seadogs (Pirate 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. Back
then, the aim 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. Although it is
not a popular cult group in Ekpoma for now, its influence is
gradually growing in the area, with high membership drive.
National Association of
Sealords (Buccaneer Association of Nigeria, BAN)
In 1972, a member of the Pyrates Confraternity, Bolaji Crew
(Code-named “Late Ahoy Rica Ricardo” and others who were
allegedly indifferent to the teachings and doctrine of the
Confraternity formed a new cult group named Buccaneer. It is
a very popular cult group in Ekpoma and its leader was
recently killed in an attack in the town.
National Association of
Adventurers (Supreme Vikings Confraternity, SVC)
Three young men formed this confraternity in 1982 (also
known as de Norsemen Club of Nigeria). It was founded by a
former member of the Buccaneers at the University of Port
Harcourt. In Ekpoma, it has a large followership and is
frequently involved in inter-cult clashes.
The Neo Black Movement of Africa (Black Axe Confraternity)
This cult was allegedly formed at the University of Benin,
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. It is believed that those
who initiated this association were runaways from Neo Black
Movement of Africa, an organisation in South Africa that
fought the apartheid war and escaped into Nigeria for safety.
This cult group has the highest number of followers and
recruits all manner of people. Mechanics, okada riders and
other artisans find solace in this group. It is equally the most
popular in the town.
Association of Airlords
Supreme (Eiye Confraternity)
The cult was formed at the University of Ibadan in 1963, also
affiliated to the Eiye Secret Society, which exists in the
western part of Nigeria. It was named Eiye group and later
metamorphosed into Supreme Eiye Confraternity (SEC). This
cult group was primarily established to make positive impact
on the social-political mind, social cultural, physical and
mental development of its members. Today, the aim of the
cult group has changed. It is believed to be among the
deadliest cult groups in Ekpoma. In the 1990s, it was the
leading cult group and was involved in a series of inter-cult
clashes.
There are other deadly cult groups in Ekpoma, fighting for
supremacy at the expense of the peace of the university
community.