7/7: Police ban cultist day celebration in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has placed a ban on any gathering by members of a suspected cult fraternity in the state, warning that anyone caught engaging in cult-related celebration would be arrested.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Toochukwu Ikenga, made this known via a statement on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

The ban is coming at the heels of an annual celebration by one of the notorious cult groups in the country who usually mark their fraternity day on July 7, fondly called 7/7.

Ikenga stated: “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.

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“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 Anambra 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.”

Ikenga added that the police and other security agencies remain resolute, committed, and dedicated to making Anambra State safer and secure at all times.

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