Police Threaten To Shut Down Hotels, Bars Over Planned Cult Celebration

Hotels, bars and other hospitality facilities may be shot down if found to be have been used as venue for some planned cult celebrations in Anambra state.

To this end the owners and proprietors of those facilities have been warned not to admit or allow Cultists hold any function or whatever activities at their property.

This warning is coming on the heels of reports before the Anambra Police Command that some cult groups are planning to hold their celebration at major bars and hotels in the state.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer , SP Tochikwu Ikenga in a statement;

“Following the information received over time of a group of criminally minded individuals, especially under the guise of the Cult Day planned celebration tomorrow 7th July 2024, an unholy event characterized by violence and bloodshed, the Police Command has advised such persons or groups to desist forthwith as the Police are saddled with the constitutional responsibilities of protecting lives and properties will not allow such disgruntled elements to reverse several gains made by the Security agencies on tackling cult-related incidents and shall deal decisively with anyone found wanting in this regard”

“The Command however reiterates that such event or any other related activities remains banned and shall not hesitate to invoke relevant laws especially the newly signed Anti-Cultism law of the State on anyone caught in cult/related activities or any act capable of undermining security in the State”

“To this end, the Command warns hoteliers and proprietors of bars, and event/recreation centers to be cautious about such gatherings and their likes in their facilities as there will be consequences if found wanting. Also, Parents and guardians are advised to warn their wards to be law-abiding and desist from any act that could cause a breach of peace in the State”

” The Police and Other Security Agencies remains resolute, committed, and dedicated to making the State safer and secure, at all times” he said.