Edo musician gives up cultism and hands over pistol to police
A 29-year-old aspiring musician in Edo State has renounced his involvement in a cult group and surrendered a Beretta pistol to security authorities. The young man made this decision after listening to an anti-cultism message from Blessing Ebhodaghe, the acting Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area. The move was praised by officials, who urged other youths to follow his example. Governor Monday Okpebholo also encouraged the former cult member to use his experience to inspire others.
What happened
- The 29-year-old voluntarily left his cult group and handed over a Beretta pistol to authorities in Edo State.
- He was motivated by an anti-cultism message delivered by Blessing Ebhodaghe during a community visit.
- Security operatives, alerted by Ebhodaghe, responded to suspicious activity and arrested several young men, some of whom were later released.
- The young man explained he surrendered the pistol to prevent it from being used in future crimes.
- Governor Monday Okpebholo and local officials commended his actions and encouraged other youths to abandon cultism.
