Edo Cult Leaders Arrested - Police

The intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, in the troublesome cultism-related violent crimes in Edo State has started yielding positive results as the Special Crack Squad designated for the assignment has, through vigorous intelligence, arrested 11 highly placed persons from different locations of the state who are ring leaders of cult groups linked to recent cult-related killings in the state.

Arase had sent a crack team, headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police, to fish out those behind the recent killings linked to activities of cultists in Edo State.

A release signed by the Force spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojukwu, said at the moment, a total of 56 suspected vicious cultists linked to the recent cult-related violence in the state have been rounded up by the squad and are undergoing interrogation.

“The IGP reiterated that no criminal will be spared, no matter how highly placed.

“The Police High Command graciously appreciated the collaborative efforts of the members of the public, particularly in Edo State, on the achievement made so far by the Special Crack Squad, and assures that adequate measures would continue to be put in place to ensure safety of lives and property nationwide”, the statement read.