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Anambra State Police Command says henceforth it will not allow any illegal gathering in the state.
Southeastposts gathered that this comes amid reports that July 7 every year is used for the recruitment of new members in the Neo-Black Movement of Africa, a secret cult.
In a press statement by the state police command, signed and made available to journalists by the spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police said the command had deployed operatives to various parts of the state.
Ikenga said, “The Commissioner of Police Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu has ordered a clampdown on any unlawful gathering in the State.
“This follows the security intelligence-led policing and community information that suggests that the Neo-Black Movement of Africa may use today 7th of July 2025 to execute plans that could lead to serious public disorder, including cult initiations and reprisals against rival cult groups in the State,” he stated.
He informed that a squad in the command, Schools Protection Squad (SPS) designed to protect schools, students, and institutional infrastructure had been deployed to all parts of the state.
Ikenga used the opportunity to advise hoteliers, lounge owners, and operators of studio apartments, to refuse granting approvals for their facilities to be used for hosting of any gatherings associated with cult groups or any related activity.
He said: “The CP noted that these criminal activities happen within student-populated areas, and stepped up the security deployment with the School Protection Squad, directing the Operatives of the Command to be on the offensive.
“The Security deployment also involves covert operations with operatives at the Motor/Keke parks and identified spots to nip in the bud, any untoward situation.
He also urged the public to remain vigilant and to immediately report any suspicious activities, gatherings, or threats to the Police as the Command remains dedicated to a peaceful and secure environment for everyone in the State.
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