Ondo Police Warn Cultists Ahead of July 7 Cult Day: No Parades, No Gatherings, No Exceptions
The Ondo State Police Command has announced a full crackdown ahead of what cult groups in the state reportedly observe as a day of celebration, deploying tactical units across the state and warning that any gathering, parade, initiation, or display of cult insignia will not be tolerated. The statement was released by Police Public Relations Officer Abayomi Jimoh, and it did not leave much room for ambiguity. Multiple tactical teams have already been deployed across the state ahead of July 7. The command's position is simple: this so-called cult day will not be observed publicly, and anyone who tries to make it happen will face immediate consequences. The directive specifically flags several categories of behaviour that will trigger enforcement action. Violent processions are out. Brandishing weapons is out. Any conduct designed to instil fear in law-abiding residents is out. And crucially, the mere display of cult insignia in public spaces has been pre-emptively prohibited. The Ond...









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