{"id":136361,"date":"2024-10-31T21:17:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T20:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/edo-taskforce-on-anti-cultism-arrest-eiye-vikings-members"},"modified":"2024-10-31T23:19:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T22:19:39","slug":"edo-taskforce-on-anti-cultism-arrest-eiye-vikings-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/edo-taskforce-on-anti-cultism-arrest-eiye-vikings-members","title":{"rendered":"Edo taskforce on anti-cultism arrest  Eiye, Vikings members"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Edo State Special Taskforce on Anti-Cultism on Wednesday said some suspects have been arrested in the renewed violent clash between members of the Eiye and Vikings confraternities in the state.<\/p>\n<p>That the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference in Benin City.<\/p>\n<p>Nehikhare, who is also a member of the taskforce, however, warned that there is no breathing space for cultists and cult related activities in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The Taskforce which also warned cult groups against disturbing the peace of the state, advised them to consider leaving the state or get apprehended.<\/p>\n<p>While condemning the killings by suspected cultists in parts of the state. He added that the recent disturbance by suspected cultists on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in Benin City was being investigated with a series of arrests already made.<\/p>\n<p>He added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other key actors and fleeing suspects.<\/p>\n<p>According to him: \u201cThe Edo State Special Task Force on Anti-Cultism expressed worry over the recent disturbance by suspected cultists on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in Benin City.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe violent clashes between rival cult groups in Benin City was being investigated with a series of arrests made, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend other key actors and fleeing suspects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cult violence resulted in the loss of energetic indigenes of the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPreliminary investigations indicates that the violence involved members of the Eiye and Vikings confraternities, reportedly battling for supremacy within the impacted area.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUpon receiving intelligence about this situation, the Edo State Special Task Force on Anti-Cultism immediately intensified patrols and launched a manhunt for the key leaders of the identified groups.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe swift and coordinated response of the task force successfully contained the violence, preventing further bloodshed and averting potential escalation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPatrol operations have also been reinforced in identified hotspots to forestall any resurgence of violence,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The commissioner, who assured the public and Edo residents of the safety of their lives and property, vowed that there would be no rest until every identified leader and members involved in the dastardly acts are arrested and brought to justice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Edo State Special Taskforce on Anti-Cultism on Wednesday said some suspects have been arrested in the renewed violent clash between members of the Eiye and Vikings confraternities in the state. That the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference in Benin City. 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