The Osun State Police Command has issued a warning to cult groups planning a protest in the state, stating that they will not tolerate any attempt to disrupt public peace or threaten lives and property. According to intelligence reports, a faceless group identified as the "Congress of Cultists," allegedly affiliated with the Neo-Black Movement (Black Axe), is planning a demonstration in the state.
Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, has warned individuals or groups planning to cause chaos or engage in criminal activities to reconsider their actions. In a statement issued by the command's spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, Zungura emphasized that the police and other security agencies will not stand by and allow miscreants to disrupt the state's peaceful atmosphere or destroy lives and property.
The police command has advised individuals and groups with grievances to explore lawful channels for redress, warning them against violence, self-help, and reprisal attacks. The command also disclosed that discreet investigations into a recent killing had yielded useful leads, and efforts are ongoing to track down suspects and bring them to justice.
Although some of the suspects identified in connection with the recent killing are still at large, the police have appealed to members of the public with useful information about the killing to come forward, assuring them that such information will be treated with strict confidentiality. The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and public order in the state.
Zungura has called on parents, community leaders, traditional rulers, and religious leaders to counsel youths against participating in activities capable of destabilizing the state. He urged residents to remain calm and vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or other security agency.
The police command's warning comes in the wake of recent violence in the state, including a hoodlum ambush that resulted in the snatching of a rifle and a patrol vehicle. The command has vowed to respond decisively and appropriately to any action capable of threatening peace and security.
The Osun State Police Command has assured residents that it will not relent until all individuals involved in the recent killing are arrested and brought to face the full wrath of the law. The command's efforts to maintain peace and public order in the state have been commended by residents, who are urged to cooperate with the police and provide useful information to help achieve this goal.
Key points
- The Osun State Police Command has warned cult groups against a planned protest, vowing to maintain peace and public order in the state.
- The police have advised individuals and groups with grievances to explore lawful channels for redress, warning them against violence and self-help.
- The command has reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and public order in the state.
