The Edo State Police Command has arrested 30 suspects over cult-related killings in the state.
In a statement on Friday by the Command Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, the command swung into action after reported killings in different parts of the state.
According to her, those arrested are 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 Ezekiel Ezi, Frank Amadasu, Efosa Kelvin, Desmond Moses, Jude Precious, Keneth Osaratin, Joshua Osarodion, Chidi Adia, Osas Emmanuel, Osas Clifford, Godstime Emmanuel, Julius Urhie, Philip Agho, Godbless Mathiew, and Kingsley Edet.
The statement reads, “Irked by killing by rival cult groups 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.
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