The Osun State Police Command has warned cultists planning to celebrate the July 7, (7/7) Day to Bury such plans.
7/7 is a day set aside by some cult groups known to be members of the Aiye confraternity or Black Axe to celebrate what they call ‘cultism day’, new members are usually initiated and violence occur on the date.
In a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, on Tuesday, the police warned that unlawful gatherings or assembly will not be tolerated.
She said:
“The intelligence that availed the police command revealed that cultists are planning to mark the 7/7 to celebrate cultism.
“In view of this, the Commissioner of Police, Julius Okoro, warned cultists and other unscrupulous elements in the state to stop the plan or any of such action(s) forthwith.
“Consequently, the command, in collaboration with other security agents and Civilian JTF, will not tolerate any unlawful gathering or assembly that will endanger the peaceful atmosphere of the state.
“Any unlawful assembly will not be tolerated, especially during this electioneering period as the plan to mark 7/7 may lead to bloodletting and destruction of properties.â€
