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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Osun State Police Command has warned cult groups against executing a planned protest, cautioning that it will not tolerate any disruption of public peace in the state.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura revealed that intelligence reports uncovered a planned demonstration by a faceless group calling itself the “Congress of Cultists,” allegedly affiliated with the Neo-Black Movement (Black Axe).
“The Command is using this medium to warn any individual or group planning to cause chaos, disturb public peace, or engage in criminality to rethink their actions.
“The police and other security agencies will not stand by and allow miscreants to disrupt the state’s peaceful atmosphere or destroy lives and property. Our operatives will respond decisively and appropriately to any action capable of threatening peace and security,” police said.
The command advised individuals or groups with grievances to seek lawful avenues for resolution, warning against violence, self-help, or reprisal attacks.
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Addressing recent violence in the state, the police confirmed that a discreet investigation into a recent killing has yielded useful leads, saying while some identified suspects remain at large, active efforts are underway to track them down and bring them to justice.
The police appealed to members of the public with relevant information about the killing to come forward, promising that all intelligence provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.
“The Osun State Police Command will not relent until all individuals involved in the incident are arrested and brought to face the full wrath of the law,” the statement added.
CP Zungura called on parents, community leaders, traditional rulers, and religious leaders to counsel youths against participating in actions capable of destabilizing the state.
He urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or security agency, reiterating the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives, property, and public order.
