Aye cult founder’s day: 52 arrested as police warn cult gangs in Lagos, Edo
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The Edo and Lagos Police Commands have issued warning to parents, guardians, hoteliers, lounges and bars owners in the State against harbouring those they described as ‘criminals’ ahead of Neo Black Movement (NBM) Founder’s Day.
They gave the warning against the backdrop of alleged potential security breaches during the Neo Black Movement (NBM) Founder’s Day.
The NBM, otherwise known as Aye Confraternity, celebrates its Founder’s Day ceremony on July 7, every year, officially known as 7/7 Day.
In Lagos, Police assured residents of its strong commitment to maintaining maximum security during the Cult Day celebration,today, Monday.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, gave the assurance in a statement on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin.
He noted that July 7 is often marked by chaos, mayhem, and killings among rival cult groups, often involving violent reprisals.
The Commissioner of Police said the command is fully prepared, with personnel mobilised to apprehend and prosecute any cultists before violence can erupt.
He added that Anti-Cultism Squads, Special Tactical Squads, Police Mobile Force, Intelligence Department, and other special units have all been mobilised.
According to him, preventive and detective strategies are already implemented to ensure cultists do not disrupt the state’s peace.
He said security operatives have been deployed across the state to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors.
“Based on credible intelligence, some cult groups plan to launch attacks and reprisals on July 7,” Jimoh warned.
He stressed that the police have put robust measures in place to prevent any such violent activity.
“The command is fully prepared to maintain law and order,” Jimoh said, adding no group would be allowed to breach the peace.
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