Edo Govt Destroys Alleged Cultist Den, Seals Property Where Gateman’s Body Was Found

The Edo Government has demolished a building allegedly linked to cultism and ritual activities, while sealing another property in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of the state. .

Speaking during the exercise, the Secretary of the Edo State Security Squad, Mr. John Izegaegbe, said the intervention followed intelligence and field findings in the area.

Izegaegbe explained that the operation tagged “Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists,” involved the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), the Police, and other security agencies.

He revealed that one of the sealed buildings at Ebhoijie-Uromi was linked to a disturbing discovery.

“The body of their gateman, identified as Mildah Dalandi, has been decomposing for about one month in the apartment.

“The decomposing body of the gateman was found inside the apartment on June 2, after residents raised alarm over a strong odour in the area.

“The suspects are on the run but we are giving them 72 hours to report themselves at the Uromi Police Divisional Headquarters or Area Command to clear themselves and enable further investigation into the matter,” he said.

He noted that the house was demolished because the Edo government has zero tolerance for criminality. (NAN)