Rita Enemuru, Reporting
THE Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists,” has recorded yet another success as personnel of the squad and other sister security agencies raided a hideout at Egbaen Community in Ovia North East Local Government Area, arresting four suspected cultists.
Principal Security Officer (PSO) Saturday Okoh, leading other security agencies, stormed the hideout at approximately 6am to apprehend the suspects. Dangerous weapons were recovered from them, linking them to cult-related activities.
The weapons found with the suspects included four locally made pistols, a cut-to-size gun, one Baretta pistol, and one machete. Despite the evidence found in their hideout, all suspects denied ownership but confessed to being members of the Aiye Confraternity.
Coordinator Commends Public for Intelligence
Speaking to journalists, the coordinator of the squad, Noah Idemudia, commended the public for providing useful information that has helped the squad record various successes in its operations.
He appealed for more useful information as the squad needs such intelligence to continue achieving successes in all its operations.
“In the early hours of Sunday, we got an intelligent report that some members of the Black Axe group wanted to carry out initiation at Egbaen Community, which might lead to other disastrous activities that could cause a breakdown of law and order,” Idemudia explained.
“We responded in the early hours of this morning, moved to the community, and our operation was successful as we were able to apprehend four suspects and recover dangerous weapons.”
Squad Vows to Keep Edo Safe
The coordinator thanked the general public and urged them to keep the information coming, as it has been of great help to the squad in several successes recorded on various occasions.
“We will do our best and ensure Edo State is safe for all citizens,” Idemudia assured.
The operation underscores the ongoing efforts of the Edo State Government to tackle cultism and criminality in the state, as the special security squad continues to dismantle criminal networks and rid communities of dangerous elements.
