Edo Govt demolishes building linked to alleged cult members

The Edo Government says it has demolished a building in Amagba, Oredo Local Government Area, where two members of the Aye confraternity were arrested in connection with recent cult killings in the state.

This is contained in a statement by Dr Patrick Ebojele, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor, on Thursday in Benin.

Ebojele said that seven individuals were allegedly linked with the recent cult killings in the state.

He disclosed that two suspected Aye cult members have been arrested while five are on the run.

He explained that the demolition was carried out by the Special Security Squad codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers in Edo” led by the principal security officer to the governor.

According to him, the anti-cultism law in the state will be implemented to the last letter to ensure cultism becomes a thing of the past in the state.

“Gov Okpebholo has given that mandate and it must be follow thoroughly, no matter who is involved.

“No one is above the law. Those who escaped arrest have been declared wanted,” he stated.

“The Special Security Squad also sealed off a residence at Upper Uwa area of Benin, the last known residence of Etiosa Akhiombare Joshua, also known as Baba Josh.

“Joshua, is a suspected member of the Maphite Confraternity, and mastermind and financier of last week’s killing at Wire Road,” he said.