By Mike ALADENIKA.
No fewer than four suspected cultists have been arrested by the Nigeria Police, Edo state command over alleged crime associated with the recent inter-cult war which has taken over Benin-city, the state capital, leaving no fewer than Nine people dead.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, Edo state Command, signed by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Jennifer U. Iwegbu(ASP), said the four suspects arrested are male members of both Eiye and Aiye confratanities who are alleged to have been directly involved in the latest cult war in the state.
While warning residents, most especially youths, in Edo state against incessant Cult killings and other criminalities, the Edo state Police Command said its
"Crack team and Anti-cultism unit has been directed to immediately start investigation into the ugly trend.
"To this end, Four Suspects have been arrested by the police joint team and they are co-operating with the Police with useful information.They will soon be arraigned in court.
"The 4 suspects Esosa Eregborowo M aged 35yrs, Frank Obazee M aged 34yr, both members of the dreaded Eyie confraternity were arrested at Iguosodin Community Upper Siluko Road Benin city.
Similarly, one Minister Godwin M aged 18yrs and Jeremiah Timothy M aged 22yrs, both members of dreaded Aiye confraternity were arrested at Eweka by Siluko Road, Benin City. According to the statement, the four suspects are currently helping the police in their investigations.
Meanwhile,the Commissioner of police has ordered a massive deployment of operatives to ensure that peace is restored and perpetrators of the dastardly act are brought to justice/arrested to face prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abutu Yaro, fdc while commiserating with the bereaved families,assures the good people of Edo State, of the Command’s unrelenting efforts in ensuring that there is no hiding place for criminals. He further warned all criminal elements to desist from crime or face the full wrath of the law.
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