The Edo State Police Command has arrested 30 suspects connected to cult killings.
The statement noted, “Following credible information that cult activities were ongoing along Oho Street, Uselu, Benin City, on August 25, 2022, operatives of the command immediately mobilised 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 his 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.’’All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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