The Osun State Police Command has issued a stern warning against a planned protest by a group identified as the “Congress of Cultists,” allegedly linked to the Neo-Black Movement, also known as Black Axe. According to the police, the group plans to stage a protest in the state, which has raised concerns about potential chaos and disruption of public peace. The police have urged individuals or groups with grievances to seek lawful means of resolving their issues.
The police warning was contained in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, and made available to journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The Command said its attention had been drawn to a notice of protest purportedly issued by the faceless group through intelligence. The police have vowed to respond decisively and appropriately to any action capable of threatening the peace and security of the state.
The Command has advised individuals or groups with grievances or disputes to seek lawful means of resolving such issues, stressing that no person or group should take the law into their own hands or resort to violence, self-help, or any form of reprisal attack. The police have warned that they and other security agencies would not fold their hands and allow miscreants to use any opportunity to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere of the state or destroy lives and property.
The Osun State Police Command is also investigating a recent killing incident in the state, which has yielded useful leads. According to the Command, some of the suspects identified in connection with the incident are currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to track them down and bring them to justice. The police have appealed to members of the public, particularly those with useful information about the killing, to come forward and assist the police.
The police have assured that information provided by the public would be treated with the necessary confidentiality. The Command has reiterated its zero tolerance for acts capable of causing a breakdown of law and order, warning that any act threatening lives and property or disrupting the peace of the state would not be tolerated. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura, has called on parents, community leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and responsible members of the public to prevail upon youths and other persons within their communities.
CP Ibrahim Zungura urged the public to prevail upon youths and other persons within their communities not to participate in any act capable of destabilising the state. Members of the public have been urged to remain calm, law-abiding, and vigilant, and to promptly report suspicious activities or movements to the nearest police station or other security agency. The Command has said it remains committed to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and public order across Osun State.
The police have assured the public that they will not relent in their efforts until all persons found to be involved in the incident are arrested and brought before the appropriate authorities to face the full wrath of the law. The Osun State Police Command has therefore called on the public to cooperate with them in their efforts to maintain peace and security in the state.
Key points
- The Osun State Police Command has warned against a planned protest by a group allegedly linked to the Neo-Black Movement.
- The police have advised individuals or groups with grievances to seek lawful means of resolving their issues.
- The Command is investigating a recent killing incident in the state and has appealed for public assistance.
