Nigerian Police Ban 7-7 Planned Celebrations In Anambra
SaharaReporters learnt that some cults had earlier marked Sunday, July 7, 2024 as their anniversary in the state.
The Nigeria Police Force, Anambra State Command, has ordered the immediate ban of the planned July 7 celebration.
SaharaReporters learnt that some cults had earlier marked Sunday, July 7, 2024 as their anniversary in the state.
The police, therefore, in a statement issued by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, warned hoteliers and proprietors of bars, and event/recreation centres to be cautious about such gatherings and their likes in their facilities as there would be consequences if found wanting.
The statement read; “Following the information received over time of a group of criminally minded individuals, especially under the guise of the Cult Day planned celebration tomorrow 7th July 2024, an unholy event characterised by violence and bloodshed, the Police Command has advised such persons or groups to desist forthwith as the Police are saddled with the constitutional responsibilities of protecting lives and properties will not allow such disgruntled elements to reverse several gains made by the Security agencies on tackling cult-related incidents and shall deal decisively with anyone found wanting in this regard.
The Command however reiterates that such event or any other related activities remains banned and shall not hesitate to invoke relevant laws especially the newly signed Anti-Cultism law of the State on anyone caught in cult/related activities or any act capable of undermining security in the state.
“To this end, the Command warns hoteliers and proprietors of bars, and event/recreation centres to be cautious about such gatherings and their likes in their facilities as there will be consequences if found wanting. Also, Parents and guardians are advised to warn their wards to be law-abiding and desist from any act that could cause a breach of peace in the State.”
Cult clashes are very prominent in Anambra like every other southern states in Nigeria.
SaharaReporters had reported how armed men suspected to be members of a secret cult invaded a burial ceremony in Ebenebe, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing about 20 persons.
