Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the Commissioner of Police to halt the violent cult clashes in the State.
In a press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Fred Itua, the Governor says he would not tolerate any form of cultism in the state.
“As the Governor of Edo State, cultism can not be allowed here. We must end it very fast too.
“I have ordered the Commissioner of Police to halt the madness within 48 hours. 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,” he said.
The Governor also ordered the Commissioner of Police in the State to instruct officers and men across the various formations to immediately swing into action and halt the unnecessary bloodbath.
The Governor also banned the Drivers Welfare Association and Network Empowerment in the State.
On Wednesday, the Governor ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of the collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks until further notice.
The Governor had said he would review the issues surrounding the collections soon and decide on the way forward.
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