Edo security squad arrests 12 over suspected cult activities
The Edo Special Security Squad has taken 12 suspected cultists into custody after a student was killed near the University of Benin gate. The operation, led by top security officers to Governor Monday Okpebholo, targeted several hotspots in Benin City. According to spokesperson Noah Idemudia, two apartments allegedly used for cult initiations were sealed. Authorities have warned community leaders and Okaigheles against aiding violent crimes and harbouring criminals.
What happened
- The Edo Special Security Squad arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed two apartments allegedly used for cult initiations.
- The raids were conducted in areas including Ekosodin, Isihor, Old Road off S&T Barracks, Airport Road, 19th Street Ugbowo, Ogba-Evbuodia, and Evbuomore Quarters.
- Noah Idemudia accused some Okaigheles of aiding violent crimes and warned that intelligence reports linked them to illegal weapons.
- The arrested suspects were handed over to the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Edo State Command, for further investigation.
- Authorities warned against planned cult anniversary celebrations and stated that anyone found aiding criminality will face the full weight of the law.
