The Osun state police command has discovered a purported plan by a group of cultists to stage a protest in the state. According to the police, the cultists had been on rampage since the killing of their leader, Oyeyemi Olalekan, popularly known as “Emir.” The police have advised the cult groups to shelve the planned protest, warning that it will not tolerate any disruption of public peace in the state.
The police revealed that intelligence reports uncovered a planned demonstration by a faceless group calling itself the “Congress of Cultists,” allegedly affiliated with the Neo-Black Movement (Black Axe). The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, has warned 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 command has advised individuals or groups with grievances to seek lawful avenues for resolution, warning against violence, self-help, or reprisal attacks. The police confirmed that a discreet investigation into a recent killing has yielded useful leads, and active efforts are underway to track down and bring to justice those identified as suspects.
On the recent violence that followed the killing of Emir, the police have appealed to members of the public with relevant information about the killing to come forward, promising that all intelligence provided will be treated with strict confidentiality. The Osun State Police Command has vowed not to relent until all individuals involved in the incident are arrested and brought to face the full wrath of the law.
CP Zungura has called on parents, community leaders, traditional rulers, and religious leaders to counsel youths against participating in actions capable of destabilizing the state. He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to maintain peace and security in the state.
The command has urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or security agency, reiterating the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives, property, and public order. The police have assured the public that they will respond decisively and appropriately to any action capable of threatening peace and security.
The Osun state police command has reaffirmed its resolve to ensure the state remains peaceful and secure. The police have warned that they will not tolerate any form of violence or criminality, and will take decisive action against anyone or group found engaging in such activities.
Key points
- The Osun state police command has uncovered a planned protest by a cult group, allegedly affiliated with the Neo-Black Movement (Black Axe).
- The police have advised individuals or groups with grievances to seek lawful avenues for resolution, warning against violence, self-help, or reprisal attacks.
- The Osun State Police Command has vowed not to relent until all individuals involved in the recent killing are arrested and brought to face the full wrath of the law.
