….declares celebration illegal, criminal
The Ekiti state police command has warned cult groups contemplating on organizing any event to mark this year’s 7/7 to desist from such plan or else face wrath of the law.
The police gave the warning while alerting residents on the alleged plan by cult groups to mark this year’s 7/7 on July 7, 2022.
A press release signed by the police public relations officer PPRO,DSP Sunday Abutu disclosed that,
“It was reliably gathered that on the said day of the celebration, new members would be inducted and there would be supremacy battle which is usually characterized by violence.
Ekiti CP, Moronkeji
” In view of this, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP MORONKEJI O. ADESINA,* warns cultists and other criminal elements in the State to halt such illegal and unhealthy celebration or any of such plan or action that could cause unnecessary apprehension or alter the peaceful atmosphere currently being enjoyed in the State.
“Consequently, the CP has directed the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers(DPOs), Heads of Departments and Tactical Units to be at alert as the Command is also working with other security agencies to nip in the bud any act capable of truncating the peace of the State.
“The Command will not allow misguided elements to cause mayhem in any part of the State.
“Parent and guardians are advised to warn their wards to be law-abiding and desist from any act or unlawful gathering or assembly before, during and after said date.
“The Commissioner also warns Hoteliers, recreation/Event Centre and Landlords/Landladies or house agents not to allow their facilities to be used for any cult-related activity or other criminal activities as those found wanting would be held liable for prosecution”
The Police therefore implored Citizens “to be security conscious, vigilant and go about their lawful businesses as adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of lives and properites of all law abiding citizen.
“The Command urges everyone to support and cooperate with the Police and other security agents by promptly reporting any suspicious movement or cult activities to the nearest Police Station or call 08062335577/07031620186”.