ABSTRACT : This study explores the relationship between cult violence and the growing insecurity in Bayelsa State, with a focus on identifying the underlying causes. The study population comprised adult males and females from Bomadi Local Government, Bayelsa State, who have had direct or indirect experiences with cultism. A purposive sampling method was used to select a sample size of 200 respondents. The data was analyzed using sample percentage techniques. Findings revealed that poverty, unemployment, and economic hardship are key factors fueling cultism in the region. Based on these findings, the study recommends the implementation of comprehensive guidance and counseling programs, alongside targeted measures to alleviate poverty, which was identified as a significant root cause of the problem.
