Ekiti State Police Command says it has banned unlawful gathering in the state in view of information reaching the command on celebration of a day by members of a particular cultism group.
In a statement signed by the state commissioner of police, Akinwale Adeniran, the command would not allow any criminality in the state.
The statement reads in part:
It has come to the notice of the Command that a group of criminally minded individuals particularly cultists who are members of a particular confraternity have concluded plan to celebrate cultism on July 7, a day which is popularly called 7/7.
Information at our disposal is that on that day of celebration, new members will be inducted, there will be renewal of covenant as well as supremacy battle which is usually characterized by violence and bloodshed.
The Command therefore, warns members of secret cults and other criminal elements in the State to shun 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.
The CP has directed all the Area Commanders, Heads of Intelligence and Tactical Units and the DPOs to be at alert, deploy adequate operatives across their jurisdictions especially all the identified black spots and ensure the arrest and prosecution of anyone who undermines this directive as the peace and security of the State can never be traded for any frivolous personal gain.
Furthermore, the Command bans any form of gathering or celebration in all hotels, bars, event/recreation centres and the likes across the State on 7th of July, 2024 except those authorised by the State Government or the Police authority.
Parent and guardians are advised to warn their wards to be law-abiding and desist from any act that could cause breach of peace, or unlawful gathering or assembly before, during and after the said date as the Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, is ready to deal decisively with deviants.
Citizens are hereby implored to be security conscious, vigilant, law abiding 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. Meanwhile, in case of emergency, call 08062335577 for necessary action.
DSP ABUTU SUNDAY, ANIPR
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
EKITI STATE COMMAND
