The Ondo State Police Command has read the riot act to cult groups in the state over planned initiation ceremony across the state.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Femi Joseph in a statement sent to DAILY POST, a group identified as “Seven Seven” is set to hold a get-together ceremony which has been gathered to be a form of initiation process for its new members.
The PPRO, who disclosed that the move by the cult group was bursted by its network of intelligence, emphasized that detectives are already on the alert to thwart any of such illegal activity and as well apprehend anyone found culpable.
“Information at the disposal of the Ondo State Police command indicates that members of a particular cult group by the name “seven seven” ( “77” )are planning a get- together as well as initiation of new members across the State any moment from now.
“The command therefore warns such group or any other groups by whichever name Planning such illegal activities anywhere in the state to perish such thoughts and desist forthwith or be ready to bear the full weight of the law.
“Our officers and Men have been put on notice about these planned action.
“They have also been directed to deal decisively and ruthlessly with these lawless elements anywhere they are sighted across the state.”
While assuring residents of the state of safety of lives and property, the PPRO admonished anyone against harboring any of the outlawed groups in the state or using their premises as anchor point.
“Any hotelier, bar owners, social joint operators,restauranteur etc who permits the activities of these hoodlums in his or her environment or location will be treated as an accomplice and also face the full wrath of the law.
“The command wishes to enjoin the good people of the State to go about their normal businesses as the police are fully on ground to deal with any form of Crimes and Criminality.
“They should also not hesitate to report any suspicious or illegal gathering around them to the nearest Police station or call our control room number 07034313903.”
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