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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
The Edo State Police Command, yesterday announced the arrest of 30 suspects over cult-related killings in the state.
The Command in a statement by its Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, said operatives of the command swung into action after reported killing in different parts of the state.
The statement listed those arrested as David Ebube, Chiedu Rex, Samuel Ebi, Charles Eke, Monday Work of God, Kelvin Izea, Harry Christ, Emmanuel John, Isreal Omale, Emmanuel Eghaghae, Destiny Reuben, Precious Osaemwingie, Biggy Tortive, Moses Edebo and Okoro Iyobun.
Others are Ezekel Ezi, Frank Amadasu, Efosa Kelvin, Desmond Moses, Jude Precious, Keneth Osaratin, Joshua Osarodion, Chidi Adia, Osas Emmanuel, Osas Cliffod, Godtimes Emmanuel, Julius Urhie, philip Agho, Godbless Mathiew and Kingsley Edet.
“Irked by killing by rival cult group in some parts of Edo State in the last 72 hours, the Edo State Police Command has responded by massive raids and arrests of suspected cultists associated with the killings.
“Following credible information that cult activities was ongoing along Oho Street, Uselu, Benin City, on 25/08/2022, operatives of the command immediately mobilized to the scene. On arrival at the scene, the operatives of the command met the body of a young man later identified as Taiwo Edigie ‘M’ 40 years with the head severed and dropped at a different location from where the body was found.
“Also, a similar report was received on the same day that along Imuetiyan Street off Ojo Road, Ugbowo, a yet to be identified young man was killed also in connection with the ongoing cult fight.
“Intense raiding was carried out around the axis the incident occurred where the 30 suspects were arrested
“Profiling is still ongoing and anyone found culpable or related to any of the killings would be arraigned in court as soon as profiling is concluded,” the statement said.
