7/7 Anniversary: Police Ban Celebrations
The police command in Osun has stated any cultists planning to celebrate the July 7th anniversary (also known as 7/7) in the state will be prosecuted.
In a statement issued in Osogbo, the police spokesman in Osun, Yemisi Opalola, advised against unauthorized gatherings or assemblies that could jeopardize the state’s tranquility.
“Intelligence provided to the police command revealed that cultists intend to celebrate cultism on July 7, 2021.
“As a result, the Osun Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, has issued a warning to cults and other unscrupulous elements in the state to immediately halt the plan or any similar action(s).”
“Consequently, the state police command, in collaboration with other security agents and local security outfits, will not tolerate any unlawful gathering or assembly that will jeopardise the peace of the state as the plan to mark 7/7 may lead to bloodletting and destruction of property.”
The statement added, “Therefore, the CP has given marching orders to the Area commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical units to be at alert and nip in the bud any act capable of truncating the peace of the state.”
She advised parents and guardians to caution their wards to be law-abiding and desist from any act or unlawful gathering or assembly before, during and after the said date.
The police also warned hoteliers, recreation, event centres, and landlords/landladies “not to allow their facilities to be used for any cult-related activities/meetings, as owners of such facilities are liable for prosecution.”
The statement added, “The CP advised the people of the state to go about their lawful daily activities while the command has taken necessary security measures to forestall any likely breakdown of law and order.
“Citizens are urged to be security-conscious, vigilant, cooperate and collaborate with the security agents by giving useful, credible and timely information. They should also report any suspicious movement or activities of cultists and other criminals through these numbers: 08039537995 and 08123823981.”
