Anambra Police Command Committed To Strict Security Enforcement, Warns Against Unauthorized Gathering
Anambra State Police Command says it has received information over time of a group of criminally minded individuals, and especially under the guise of the Cult Day planned celebration tomorrow, 7th July 2024, an event it described as unholy, characterized by violence and bloodshed.
The Command has, therefore, advised such persons or groups to desist forthwith as the Police, 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 that regard.
This is according to a release signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, and made available to the Press on Saturday, 6th July, 2024.
The Command reiterated that such event or any other related activities remain 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 warned hoteliers and proprietors of bars, and event/recreation centers to be cautious about such gatherings and their likes in their facilities as there will be consequences if found wanting.
It also advised parents and guardians to warn their wards to be law-abiding and desist from any act that could cause breach of peace in the State
According to release, the Police and Other Security Agencies remain resolute, dedicated and committed to making the State safer and secure, at all times.
The Release 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 characterized 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 centers 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
The Police and Other Security Agencies remains resolute, committed, and dedicated to making the State safer and secure, at all times.
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