Wednesday, July 29, 2026 -The Edo State Special Security Squad, in collaboration with other security agencies, has arrested four suspected cultists during a raid on their hideout in Egbaen Community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state.
The operation, which was carried out in the early hours of
Sunday, was led by the Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo,
Saturday Okoh.
During the raid, security operatives recovered four locally
made pistols, one cut-to-size gun, one Beretta pistol and a machete from the
suspects’ hideout.
Although the suspects denied ownership of the weapons, they
allegedly admitted to being members of the Aiye Confraternity.
Speaking with journalists on Monday, the coordinator of the
squad, Noah Idemudia, commended members of the public for providing credible
intelligence that had aided the squad’s operations.
He appealed for continued cooperation, saying timely
information remained crucial to the success of the squad’s activities.
“In the early hours of Sunday, we received intelligence that
some members of the Black Axe group were planning to carry out an initiation in
Egbaen Community, which could have led to other criminal activities capable of
causing a breakdown of law and order.
“We responded immediately, moved into the community and
successfully apprehended four suspects while recovering dangerous weapons.
“We thank members of the public and urge them to continue
providing useful information, as it has greatly assisted the squad in recording
several operational successes. We will continue to do our best to ensure Edo
State remains safe for all residents,” he said.
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