The Osun State Police Command says it would not tolerate any unlawful gathering or assemble that will endanger the peaceful atmosphere of the state, as the plan to mark 7/7 may lead to blood shed and destruction of properties.
Commissioner of Police, Kehinde Longe, gave the warning through the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, On Thursday evening in Osogbo the Osun state capital.
Longe also gave a marching orders to the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical units to be alert and nip in the bud any act capable of truncating the peace of the state.
The CP advised parents and guardians to caution their wards to be law-abiding, and desist from any act or unlawful gathering/ assembly before, during, and beyond the said date, as the Command will arrest and prosecute defaulters.
In the same vein, hoteliers, recreation/event centers, and landlords/landladies are by this announcement warned not to allow their facilities, as owners of such facilities are liable to prosecution.
The CP advised the good people of the state to go about their legitimate businesses while the Command has taken necessary security measures to forestall any likely breakdown of law and order.
Finally, the citizens are urged to be security conscious, vigilant, cooperate, and collaborate with the security agents by giving useful, credible, and timely information.
7/7 is a day set aside by some cult groups to celebrate what they call ‘cultism day’, when they initiate new members and engage in other violent activities, usually at night.
