Okpebholo Directs Police Commissioner To End Cult Violence In Edo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has directed the Commissioner of Police to halt violent cult clashes in the State.
The Governor has also banned Drivers Welfare Association and Network Empowerment in the State.
He asked the Commissioner of Police to instruct his officers and men to immediately swing into action and halt the unnecessary bloodbath.
The Governor had also ordered for the immediate and indefinite suspension of collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and others, until further notice, saying he would review the issues surrounding the collections soon and decide on the way forward.
“As the Governor of Edo State, cultism cannot be allowed here. We must end it and very fast too. I have ordered the Commissioner of Police to halt the madness within 48 years. All those involved in the killings should be stopped.
“Some associations that are causing trouble in the State, especially in Benin City, cannot be allowed to operate here. They all remain banned, and the Commissioner of Police must ensure that his men carry out this instruction by giving teeth to this ban
“Edo must be safe. That was one of my key priorities during the campaigns, and I plan to ensure that we restore it at all costs. We will not fold our arms and allow them to create unnecessary tension,” the statement read.