In a bid to stop the cult killings and other related security situations in Edo, the Edo State Joint Security Taskforce over the weekend raided Upper Sakponba, Benin City, the epicentre of the killings and combed riverine communities where suspected kidnappers were arrested. The army general also met with heads of security agencies in the state, where he canvassed for synergy among the agencies with a view to restoring peace and order in the state. On their operations in the riverine communities and other hotspots, Omozoje said: “Troops of the 4 Brigade are on clearance operation at suspected kidnappers hideouts at Ogbemudia Oil Palm Plantation and the river behind it. He added that he was in synergy with the Commander 4 Brigade, Brig. Gen. UM Bello, and the Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Zone 5, Mr Sola Davis.

Source: Nigerian Tribune November 22, 2020 18:00 UTC