Police in Osun State have warned cultists who are members of Neo-Black Movement popularly known as “Aiye” not to embark on any protest in Osogbo or any other parts of the state.
DSP Abiodun Ojelabi in a statement on Sunday said the command will not tolerate any disruption of peace by members of cultist group.
His statement reads,”The attention of the Osun State Police Command has been drawn to a notice of protest purportedly issued by a faceless group identified through intelligence as the “Congress of Cultists,” allegedly associated with the Neo-Black Movement, also known as Black Axe.
”The Command is using this medium to warn any individual or group planning to to cause chaos, disturb public peace, or engage in any form of criminality to have a rethink. The police and other security agencies, will not fold their hands and allow miscreants to use any opportunity to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere and destruction of lives and properties. Our operatives will respond decisively and appropriately to any action capable of threatening the peace and security of the State.
”The Command further advises individuals or groups who may have grievances or disputes with one another to seek lawful means of resolving such issues. No person or group should take the law into their own hands or resort to violence, self-help, or any form of reprisal attack.
Meanwhile, a thorough and discreet investigation has commenced into the recent killing incident. The investigation has yielded useful leads, while some of the suspects identified in connection with the incident are currently at large. Efforts are ongoing to track them down and bring them to justice.
”The Command therefore appeals to members of the public, particularly those who may have useful information regarding the killing incident, to come forward and assist the police with such information and such information will be treated with the necessary confidentiality.
”The Osun State Police Command will not relent in its efforts until all persons found to be involved in the incident are arrested and brought before the appropriate authorities to face the full wrath of the law.
”The Command once again warns that any act capable of causing a breakdown of law and order, threatening lives and property, or disrupting the peace of the State will not be tolerated.
”The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura psc(+), mnips, calls on parents, community leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders and responsible members of the public to prevail upon youths and other persons within their communities not to participate in any act capable of destabilising the State.
”Members of the public are urged to remain calm, law-abiding, vigilant, and to promptly report suspicious activities or movements to the nearest police station or other security agency.
The Osun State Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and public order across the State.