The Ekiti State Police Command has prohibited unlawful gatherings in response to intelligence about a planned celebration by members of a specific cult group.
In a statement signed by the state Commissioner of Police, Akinwale Adeniran, the command emphasized its zero-tolerance policy towards criminal activities in the state.
“It has come to the notice of the Command that a group of criminally-minded individuals, particularly cultists who are members of a particular confraternity, have concluded plans to celebrate cultism on July 7, a day popularly known as 7/7. Information at our disposal indicates that on that day, new members will be inducted, covenants will be renewed, and supremacy battles will occur, usually characterized by violence and bloodshed.
“The Command therefore warns members of secret cults and other criminal elements in the state to shun such illegal and unhealthy celebrations or any actions that could cause unnecessary apprehension or alter the peaceful atmosphere currently being enjoyed in the state.
“The CP has directed all the Area Commanders, Heads of Intelligence and Tactical Units, and the DPOs to be vigilant.”
