Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning**
In Nigeria — and virtually everywhere — **cult and gang activities are criminal offences**. The law explicitly prohibits secret cult membership, gang violence, and related activities because they threaten public safety, lead to violence, extortion, and disrupt educational environments. Nigerian universities have strict anti-cult policies, and the Criminal Code and Penal Code both criminalize such behaviour. If you're caught participating, you face expulsion, arrest, and imprisonment. This isn't a matter of choice or preference — it's **illegal**.
**Why the wrong options tempt you**
- **A (Encouraged)** might seem absurd, but some students mistakenly think peer pressure or campus culture somehow legitimizes cults — it doesn't.
- **C (Optional)** tricks you into thinking it's a personal decision. While *joining* might feel optional to some, the law doesn't make crime optional.
- **D (Required)** plays on fear — no legitimate institution or society requires gang membership.
**Quick takeaway**
Cult and gang activities aren't lifestyle choices; they're crimes that destroy futures — the law doesn't negotiate on this.
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