Wednesday, 7th July 2021: The police command in Oyo State on Wednesday, vowed to clamp down on cultists in the state over their alleged plans to celebrate July 7, popularly known as “7/7″,  and in the process attack rival cult groups.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesman, DSP Adewale Osifeso, in Ibadan.

Osifeso said that credible intelligence by the command had revealed that some hoodlums and cultists had finalised preparations to celebrate the day and cause large scale violence.

According to Osifeso, the Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, has issued a strong warning to any person or group with the intent to scuttle the peace being enjoyed in the state to shelve such plans.

The PPRO said the command would not allow criminal elements to have a field day.

He said that the command, in collaboration with other sister security agencies, would clamp down heavily on organisers, leaders and members of group with such sinister plans which aim is to cause bloodletting and destruction of innocent lives and property.

“The Commissioner of Police wishes to assure the good people of the state of comprehensive security coverage through visible patrols and intelligence-driven stop-and-search across the length and breadth of the state.

“To this end, parents, guardians and persons of influence are advised to caution their wards to refrain from any unlawful gathering or assembly with intent to breach the peace of the land as the state police command will arrest and prosecute violators,” Osifeso said.

He also warned hoteliers, proprietors of lounges and other recreational facilities against consenting to the use of their facilities to aid cult-related activities, as their owners are liable for prosecution.

The spokesman urged all Oyo State residents go about their businesses without the fear of harassment from anyone.