The Hunters under the aegis of Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service have deployed 700 personnel for the grand finale of 2023 annual Osun Osogbo festival on Friday.
The group disposed this in a statement issued by the Chairman, Ahmed Nureni on Thursday in Osogbo, Osun State, noting that the personnel that would be deployed had been properly briefed and assigned specific area of coverage.
Osun Osogbo festival which kick-off few weeks ago climax with the procession of maiden calabash bearer, Arugba, the Ataoja, Osun adherents and culture enthusiasts to the ancient groove.
The Cahirma stressed further that those to be deployed will also work will other conventional security groups to make the festival hitch free.
The statement read, “700 hunters that belong to Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service will be on duty during the grand finale of the annual Osun-Osogbo Cultural Festival.
“They have been properly briefed and they will be working with the conventional security agencies to ensure a hitch free celebrations.
“We hereby warn any group or individual planning to foment trouble during the festival to drop the idea as crimes would be prevented within the area of the celebrations and across the state by all lawful means.
“We also enjoin visitors to the state to enjoy their stay and explore the rich cultural and religious values of Osun-Osogbo festival without harboring any fear.”
