The Edo State Government on Thursday demolished buildings and arrested two persons allegedly linked to ritual activities, organ harvesting and cultism in the state. The joint operation was carried out in Esan North-East and Esan South-East Local Government Areas by the state’s special security squad, Operation Flush Out Kidnapping and […]
Operation Flush Out
Several youths in Edo State on Monday publicly renounced their membership of various cult groups during a mass denunciation exercise organised by the state government. The programme, themed “Restitution, Rehabilitation and Safer Edo State,” forms part of the administration’s broader efforts to tackle cultism and other violent crimes. Governor Monday […]
The Edo State Government has publicly declared eight individuals wanted in connection with recent deadly incidents across the state. This declaration comes as part of a renewed and intensified security campaign spearheaded by the state. Among those declared wanted are three influential community youth leaders, locally identified as “Okiagheles,” along […]
The Edo State government’s Special Security Squad, under the banner of “Operation Flush Out,” has arrested 31 suspects in connection with alleged cult activities and kidnapping reported in Uromi, the administrative center of Esan North-East Local Government Area. The disclosure came via a statement from Fred Itua, the Chief Press […]
Edo’s Special Security Squad announced the arrest of nine individuals suspected of cult membership during a pre-dawn operation in Iguoshodin N’Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local Government Area. Authorities say the action was triggered by tip-offs and an urgent distress call from residents who reported terrorizing activities. Coordinator Idemudia Noah revealed […]