Osun: Police Warn Against Unlawful Assembly, Vow To Stop Alleged Cultism Day Celebration

Osun State Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, has sounded a note of warning to some youths who are planning to mark Cultism day in the state.

Olokode who issued a stern warning said the unscrupulous elements should desist from partaking in any act capable of causing mayhem in the state saying anybody caught would be made to face the full wrath of law.

The CP gave the warning in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, and made available to newsmen, yesterday, in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

Olokode said that intelligence reports at the disposal of the command availed that plans were on top gear by a group of cult members to mark Monday, August 8, as Cultism Day.

Olokode warned that the police command and other security agencies in the state would not tolerate any unlawful gathering or assembly that will endanger the peaceful atmosphere enjoyed in the state.

The police boss, who stated that he had given marching orders to police formations within the state to be on alert and nip in the bud any act capable of truncating the peace of the state, added that the alleged celebration may lead to bloodletting and destruction of properties.

“Consequently, the state police command, in collaboration with other security agents and the Civilian JTF will not tolerate any unlawful gathering or assembly that will endanger the peaceful atmosphere of the state,

He enjoined the Law abiding citizens to continue to go about their Lawful and Legitimate duties unmolested