{"id":440,"date":"2025-07-07T14:56:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T14:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securityfocus.ng\/?p=440"},"modified":"2025-07-07T14:56:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T14:56:30","slug":"police-warn-ogun-ondo-residents-against-777-cult-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2025\/07\/07\/police-warn-ogun-ondo-residents-against-777-cult-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Police warn Ogun, Ondo residents against \u2018777\u2019 cult celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security agencies have intensified surveillance and patrols across Benin City and other local government headquarters in Edo State in response to intelligence reports over planned cult-related activities associated with the so-called \u20187\/7\u2019 celebration by members of the Black Axe confraternity.<br \/><br \/>The Edo State Police Command said the proactive security deployment is aimed at forestalling any potential breakdown of law and order during the period leading up to and including July 7.<br \/><br \/>The Command\u2019s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, confirmed that the action followed credible intelligence suggesting that certain cult groups were plotting to unleash violence across parts of the state on the date in question.<br \/><br \/>Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has issued a stern warning to owners of hotels, lounges, bars, and other recreational centres, advising them against allowing their premises to be used for unlawful assemblies.<br \/><br \/>\u201cAny individual or business that facilitates or accommodates such criminal gatherings will be held accountable and dealt with in accordance with the law,\u201d the police chief warned.<br \/><br \/>He also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement by reporting any suspicious movements or gatherings in their communities.<br \/><br \/>Members of the public were also encouraged to contact the police through their emergency numbers if they witness any violence.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Security agencies have intensified surveillance and patrols across Benin City and other local government headquarters in Edo State in response to intelligence reports over planned cult-related activities associated with the so-called \u20187\/7\u2019 celebration by members of the Black Axe confraternity. 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