Hotel owners and guest house operators have been cautioned by the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) to oppose attempts by members of the Eiye Confraternity cult to congregate on their property to celebrate their illegal cult day.
According to a statement released by POCACOV’s national headquarters, the illegal cult group often celebrates the Supreme Eiye Confraternity (SEC), which is also known as the National Association of Airlords (NAA) in Nigeria, on June 15 of each year.
According to information from REPORTERS AT LARGE, the hazardous and illegal group utilises the day to initiate new members, conduct elections for new leadership, and carry out other illegal activities.
There are also rumours of scheduled events and possible violence.
“It is as a result of this that the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, NPM PhD, wishes to inform parents, youths, children, including those in primary and secondary schools, to be careful about those they move or associate with on this day, in order not to be lured into cultism.
“School administrators at all academic levels, including primary and secondary schools, as well as tertiary institutions, should be on the watch and take note of unusual convergence or activities among students.
The management of tertiary institutions is advised to increase security measures and maintain strict supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
“It is also important for parents to monitor their wards; they must know their movements and ensure they are home early.
“Communities must also be cautious about suspicious gatherings in their areas; such gatherings must quickly be reported to the police or other security agencies so that appropriate measures can be taken,” the statement read.
It also alerted hotel and club operators to ensure that their venues are not used for cult activities as the group operates in the guise of holding parties.
The statement added: “Members of the public should note that the colour used by Eiye Confraternity members is predominantly blue, while the code for the celebration is 6:15, usually inscribed on fez caps or T-shirts.
“POCACOV, being an agency of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), will continue to sensitise the public on the negative effects of cultism on individuals, families and society; and through collaborative efforts, cultism will be brought down to a manageable level.”
