Edo: Police arrest seven over cult-related killings in Auchi, environs

  • 📰 DailyPostNGR
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 23 sec. here
  • 4 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 20%
  • Publisher: 59%

Auchi News

Edo,Police

The operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested seven suspects over alleged involvement in cult-related killings in Auchi and its environs, in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. DAILY POST reports that this was disclosed by the authorities of the command in its official X handle, formerly Twitter.

The command said that the suspects, who were members of Black Axe and Eiye groups were arrested by the operatives of South-Ibie Division and Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Unit. It added that the arrest of the suspects was sequel to the breakout of violent attack between Aye, and Eiye secret cult confraternities on Thursday, 18 April, 2024 at South-Ibie, Etsako West Local Government.

'He left the place and Umoru was attacked and shot dead. He was later arrested through a diligent investigation and confessed to the crime', it said. The command, also added that one Emmanuel Odiase, a members of Black Axe was killed in Auchi by members of Eiye cult group. It further disclosed that a 43-year-old man identified as Braimoh Fulani was killed in his provision shop at campus area in Auchi by members of Ayes cult group.

Edo Police

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 11. in NG

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Edo residents shower encomiums on Tinubu, Akpakomiza over Benin-Auchi-Okene road repairsResidents of Edo State have commended President Bola Tinubu over the movement of men and equipment to the deplorable Benin-Auchi-Okene road for rehabilitation, saying that the road was being reconstructed by Federal Government and not the local government.
Source: GuardianNigeria - 🏆 1. / 94 Read more »

Edo Guber: I’ll not disappoint, deceive you, Okpebholo assured Edo peopleThe Nation Newspaper Edo Guber: I'll not disappoint, deceive you, Okpebholo assured Edo people
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »

Shaibu reacts to impeachment, replacement as Edo deputy governorEdo State governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State thereafter nominated Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as his deputy.
Source: GuardianNigeria - 🏆 1. / 94 Read more »

Edo 2024: INEC displays governorship candidates list in EdoThe INEC headquarters said the commission would publish the personal particulars of all the governorship candidates and their deputies.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

Police arrest two over kidnap of female pastor, robbery in EdoOperatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly kidnapping one Imubhin Juliet, a pastor of Deeper Life Church in Benin City. DAILY POST reports that the suspects also attacked some members inside the church.
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

Police arrest suspected car snatchers, recover 12 stolen vehicles in Edo, DeltaThe Delta State Police Command has apprehended three suspected members of a car snatching syndicate in Edo and Delta states. The command's Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Warri, adding that the police recovered 12 stolen vehicles recovered from them.
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »