Sect warning: Police ban illegal gathering in Ekiti

The Ekiti state police command has banned all unlawful gatherings in the state.

This follows reports of the cult group’s plans to celebrate its birthday on July 7.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Akinwale Adeniran, ordered the ban in a statement issued on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti.

The statement read: “It has come to the knowledge of the command that a group of criminal-minded individuals, particularly members of a certain sect, have concluded plans to celebrate on July 7, a day popularly called 7/7.

“The information we have obtained is that on that day of celebration there will be the inauguration of new members, and there will be a renewal of the agreement and a supremacy battle that is usually marked by violence and bloodshed.

“The order, therefore, warns members of secret sects and other criminal elements in the state to shun such illegal and unhealthy celebrations or any plans or actions that may cause unnecessary alarm or alter the peaceful atmosphere currently being enjoyed in the state.”

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The CP also ordered all Area Commanders, Heads of Intelligence and Tactical Units, and DPOs to be on alert and deploy adequate forces throughout their jurisdictions, especially all identified black spots.

Adeniran also ordered the arrest and prosecution of anyone who undermines peace and security in the state.

He emphasized that the police will not allow the peace and security of the country to be disturbed or traded for unreasonable personal gain.

He said the command had banned all forms of gatherings or celebrations in all hotels, bars, event/recreation centres and the like across the state on July 7.

“Parents and guardians are urged to remind their children to obey the law and not to take actions that could disrupt public order, or to hold unlawful gatherings or meetings before, during, and after the date,” CP added.

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