Tag: Benin City cult clashes


  • Cultism in Edo State: How Violence Is Affecting Jobs, Investment, and Youth

    Cult-related violence has remained one of the most serious security challenges facing Edo State, with growing concerns that the crisis is not only claiming lives but also damaging the economy, scaring away investors, and destroying the future of young people across communities. In recent years, clashes between rival cult groups have led to killings, injuries,…

  • Over 300 Cult Leaders Arrested Since Okpebholo’s Inauguration — Edo Government

    The Edo State Government has revealed that more than 300 suspected cult leaders have been arrested across the state in the past year under the ongoing crackdown on criminal activities. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Noah Idemudia, Coordinator of the Edo State Special Security Squad, who noted that several buildings…