Edo Police Arrest Three, Seize Arms at Secret Cult Gathering

Cult Meeting in Edo Interrupted by Police: Arrests and Arms Confiscation

In Edo State, three individuals were arrested by the police during a clampdown on cult activities.

The suspects—Nosakhare Umuwagbe (34), Frank Abumere (35), and Suleman Abba (22)—were apprehended following a recent surge in cult violence in the region.

They were stopped by officers of the anti-kidnapping unit during a routine check along the Benin-Auchi bypass at Iguomo community.

While the first two suspects tried to flee on a motorcycle, they were pursued and captured.

The third suspect was arrested in a car believed to have been used for the operation.

The police had been responding to a series of violent cult clashes in the area.

The authorities are continuing their efforts to combat cultism and related violence across the state.

Edo Police Arrest Three, Seize Arms at Secret Cult Gathering

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