Steer clear of Cultism Day’s celebration, Osun CP warns cultists
Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo
Cultists in Osun State have been cautioned against any attempt to celebrate Cultism Day on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode, psc, issued this warning on Tuesday to cultists “and other unscrupulous elements in the state.”
This is coming after the Osun State Police Command gathered intelligence that cultists in the state are planning to mark Cultism Day.
Olokode, in a signal signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Yemisi Opalola, said the Police Command, in collaboration with other security agents and local security outfits will not tolerate any unlawful assembly that will jeopardise the peace of the state.
According to the CP, the plan to mark 7/7 may lead to bloodletting and destruction of properties.
The statement reads thus: “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.”
While maintaining that the Command has taken necessary security measures to forestall any likely breakdown of law and order, the CP advised residents to go about their lawful daily activities.
He further charged citizens and residents to be security conscious, vigilant, and co-operate and collaborate with the security agents by giving useful, credible and timely information.
Residents and citizens were urged to “report any suspicious movement or activities of cultists and other criminals through these numbers: 08039537995 & 08123823981.”
