Two cult groups identified as Neo Black Movement, better known as Aye, and the National Association of Airlords, popularly known as Eiye Confraternity, Sagamu chapter, have written letters to apologize to the traditional ruler in Ogun State, Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Adewale Ajayi, begging him and other monarchs in Remoland to forgive them of their misdeeds.
According to The PUNCH, the two groups, in a viral letter, pleaded for mercy and vowed to abide by the laws of the country.
While the letter from the Eiye Confraternity was dated December 22, 2023, that of Aye was dated December 26.
Sagamu had been embroiled in deadly cult clashes believed to have claimed at least 30 lives.
The leadership of the community, in partnership with police, vigilance groups, the So-Safe Corps as well as Amotekun had formed a task force to tackle the menace.
The Eiye Confraternity in its letter titled, ‘Letter of Apology’ and signed by ‘Supreme Most Eiye Confraternity’, read, “We the above-named association of Sagamu chapter, hereby apologise to everyone in the community as we are ready to operate and follow any rules and regulations been laid down by the community to stop any future recurrence.
“We are begging for your forgiveness and to please find a place in your heart to forgive us for the wrongdoings and barbaric acts that had occurred in the past, as it will not repeat itself.
“We are deeply sorry once again; we are all making use of this medium in promising the community that Sagamu shall be peaceful till the end of time.”
Similarly, the Neo-Black Movement’s letter partly read, “We the above-named organisation want to use this medium to let the community know that we are a peaceful organisation and we will remain one.
“We also want to use this medium to appreciate your efforts in making sure there’s peaceful co-existence within Sagamu and Remo at large. Long Live Sagamu!”
