The Osun State Police Command has issued a warning to individuals or groups planning to disrupt public peace in the state. According to a statement signed by the command's Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, the police are aware of a notice of protest purportedly issued by a group identified as the "Congress of Cultists", allegedly associated with the Neo-Black Movement, also known as Black Axe. The police command has vowed to respond decisively and appropriately to any action capable of threatening the peace and security of the state.
The police command's warning follows intelligence reports that the "Congress of Cultists" was planning to embark on a protest in the state. The command has advised individuals or groups with grievances or disputes to seek lawful means of resolving them, saying no person or group should take the law into their own hands or resort to violence, self-help or reprisals. The police have assured that they will not allow miscreants to engage in criminal activities.
The Osun State Police Command has also given an update on a recent killing in the state, saying a thorough and discreet investigation had commenced into the incident. According to the police, the investigation has yielded useful leads, while some suspects identified in connection with the incident are still at large. The police have appealed to members of the public, particularly those with useful information about the killing, to come forward.
The police command has vowed not to relent until all those found to be involved in the incident are arrested and brought before the appropriate authorities to face the law. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, has called on parents, community leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other responsible members of the public to prevail on youths and others in their communities not to participate in acts capable of destabilising the state.
The Osun State Police Command has urged members of the public 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 assured that it remains committed to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and public order across the state.
The police command's warning has come as a relief to residents of the state, who have expressed concern over the planned protest. Many have called for the police to take decisive action against any group or individual planning to disrupt public peace. The police have assured that they will do everything in their power to prevent any breakdown of law and order in the state.
The incident has also raised concerns about the activities of cult groups in the state. Many have called for a sustained crackdown on cult groups and other miscreants who pose a threat to public peace. The police have assured that they will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the state remains safe and secure for all residents.
Key points
- The Osun State Police Command has warned individuals or groups planning to disrupt public peace to have a rethink.
- The police command has vowed to respond decisively and appropriately to any action capable of threatening the peace and security of the state.
- The police are investigating a recent killing in the state and have appealed to members of the public for information.
