Ogun State Police Command has warned cult members in the state against marking “7/7”, an event which it says may led to bloodletting and destruction of properties.
The command issued the warning in a statement on Monday, a copy of which was made available to FrontPage.
The command said the event was scheduled for Thursday, being 7th day of the 7th month of the year.
It said its tactical squad had already been put on red alert to prevent the activity.
The statement by the command’s spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, reads in full:
“Intelligence report at the disposal of Ogun State Command reveals that member of various unlawful cult groups are planning to mark what they called “7/7” on Thursday, being 7th of July, 2022. The report also revealed that the event may result in bloodletting and wanton destruction of properties.
“In view of this, the command wishes to warn those having such devilish intentions to have a rethink and retrace their steps, as such move will be met with strong resistance from security agencies.
“To this end, all the Command’s tactical squads namely: SWAT, Anti-Cultists, Anti-kidnapping as well as the DPOs and Area Commanders have been put on Red Alert to nip in the bud any act capable of undermining the security of the State. The full weight of the law will descend on members of any unlawful society who intends to perpetrate evil acts, as the Command will not fold its hands while some misguided and unscrupulous elements attempt to make life difficult for law abiding citizens of the State.
“The Command is therefore using this medium to appeal to parents and guardians to warn their children/wards to steer clear of any unlawful gathering or society before and after the said date to prevent Had-I-Known situation.
“Also, hoteliers are by this release warned not to allow their facilities to be used for any cult related gathering as owners of such facilities will be liable to prosecution.
“While assuring members of the public to go about their lawful businesses without fear of harassment, intimidation and molestation, the command has rolled out all in its arsenal to deal decisively with anybody who tries to breach the relative peace being enjoyed by the good people of the state.”
