Eiye Cult Day: POCACOV Advises Parents To Monitor Children Movement, Gathering

Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has warned parents and youths to be beware of Eiye Confraternity day across the country.

The Coordinator of POCACOV, CSP Bisi Okuwobi in a statement on Friday warn parents to monitor the movement of their children and youths of who they move with as Eiye Confraternity is celebrating their day today June 15 every year and its also a period when youths are initiated and recruit new members.

She said every June 15 is the annual celebration day of the Supreme Eiye Confraternity (SEC), also known as National Association of Airlords (NAA) in Nigeria.

The dangerous and unlawful group uses the day to recruit unsuspecting members into its fold, hold its election for a change of leadership and carry out initiations and other criminal acts. In addition to this are reports of planned gatherings and potential violence.

“It is as a result of this that (POCACOV), under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, wishes to inform parents, youths, children, including those in primary and secondary schools, to be careful about those they move or associate with on this day in order not to be lured into cultism.

“School administrators at all academic levels, including primary and secondary schools, as well as tertiary institutions, should be on the watch out and take note of unusual convergence or activities among their students and prevent such activities.”

Okuwobi added that management of tertiary institutions are advised to increase security measures and maintain strict supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

“It is also important for parents to monitor their wards; they must know their movements and ensure they are home early.

“Communities must also be cautious about suspicious gatherings in their areas; such gatherings must quickly be reported to the police or other security agencies so that appropriate measures can be taken.”

However hotel and club operators must particularly ensure that their venues are not used for cult activities as the group operates in the guise of holding parties.

Members of the public should note that the colour used by Eiye Confraternity members is predominantly blue, while the code for the celebration is 6:15, usually inscribed on fez caps or T-shirts.

POCACOV, being an agency of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), will continue to sensitise the public on the negative effects of cultism on individuals, families and the society and through collaborative efforts, cultism will be brought down to a manageable level.