Police arrest man 64, three others for alleged cultism in Edo

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command person arrested a 64-year-old man, Julius Oseyomon and 54-year-old Abraham Erumosele Momo for alleged cultism.

The Command besides arrested 27-year-old Solomon Oboigbe and 26-year-old Fidelis Omale for the aforesaid offence with firearms.

The Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem disclosed this successful a connection made disposable to newsmen connected Thursday, March 25, 2026 successful Benin City.

Ikoedem said the suspects were arrested connected March 24, 2026 astatine astir 0200hrs by operatives of Uromi Division.

She said the suspects are from Ewoyi Quarters, residents of Atani and Eco Obedo each successful Uromi.

The Command’s representation shaper added that the operatives acting connected credible quality carried retired a well-coordinated cognition that led to the apprehension of the 4 suspects.

She explained that during the operation, 4 English pump-action guns alongside 9 unrecorded cartridges and 3 expended cartridges were recovered from the suspects.

Ikoedem besides added that preliminary probe indicated that the suspects are members of the Eiye Confraternity and that the recovered firearms were obtained done amerciable means.

She said the suspects person since been arraigned earlier tribunal for prosecution, having conducted diligent investigation.

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