The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday said some cultists planned to mark cultism day known as 7/7 which may lead to a bloodbath in the state on Wednesday.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Wale Olokode, warned the cultists and others involved to halt the planned celebration and shun cultism.
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Speaking through the Police Public Relations Officer for the Command, Yemisi Opalola, the CP said such unlawful gathering could jeopardize the peace of the state and lead to destruction of properties.
The PPRO said, “The intelligence that availed the police command revealed that Cultists are planning to mark July 7 2021 to celebrate cultism.
“The Commissioner of Police has given marching order to the Area commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical units to be at alert and nip in the bud any act capable of truncating the peace of the state.”
“The CP advised parents and guardians to caution their wards to be law abiding, and desist from any act or unlawful gathering/ assembly before, during and beyond the said date, as the State Police Command will arrest and prosecute defaulters.”
“Also, hoteliers, recreation/event centres and landlords/landladies are by this announcement warned not to allow their facilities to be used for any cult-related activities/meetings, as owners of such facilities are liable for prosecution,” the police spokesperson said.
The Police Command advised people of the state to go about their lawful daily activities, assuring that the Police Command has taken necessary security measures to forestall any likely breakdown of law and order.
