Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has reaffirmed his administration’s zero tolerance for criminality and cultism by issuing an ultimatum to cultists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements to leave the state immediately or face the full weight of the law.
Coordinator of the state special security squad, Idemudia Noad made this known shortly after the demolition of a building in Egbaen Community, along Upper Siluko Road in Egor Local Government Area in Benin City, allegedly used as a base for cult initiation and ritual activities.
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The demolition of the house after being sealed a few days earlier was carried out by the Special Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, made up of security agencies working alongside community stakeholders.
The special security squad urged residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to relevant authorities.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
