14th April, 2024
Edo State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a suspected cultist,
Revealing this on Sunday was the spokesman of the Command, Chidi Nwabuzor. He said the suspect was arrested on April 12 by an officer of the Evbotubu Division. According to him, the arrest followed an intelligence report.
“The Edo State Police have arrested a suspected cultist, Endurance Otansowe with a gun in Benin.
“The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Evbotubu received information about cult activities in the area resulting in stop and search duty within Luciano Hotel Ogbiyokho, Ekhuan Road, Benin City.
“During the operation, the police accosted and arrested the suspect with one Branil pistol. During the investigation, the suspect confirmed having illegal weapon,” he said.