Osun Police warn against planned 7/7 cultism day

Commissioner of Police, Kehinde Longe gave the warning through the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola,  in Osogbo, the Osun State Capital.

CP Longe has given marching orders to the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical units to be alert and nip in the bud any act capable of truncating the peace of the state.

He also added that the Command and other security agents and Civilian JTF will not tolerate any unlawful gathering or assembly that will endanger the peaceful atmosphere of the state, as the plan to mark 7/7 may lead to blood shedding and destruction of properties.

The CP advises 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 Command will arrest and prosecute defaulters.

Similarly,  hoteliers, recreation/event centers, and landlords/landladies are by this announcement warned not to allow their facilities, as owners of such facilities are liable to prosecution.

The police boss, however, advised the residents of the state to go about their legitimate businesses while the Command has taken necessary security measures to forestall any likely breakdown of law and order.

Citizens are further urged to be security conscious, vigilant, cooperate, and collaborate with security agents by giving useful, credible, and timely information.