Two suspected cultists arrested for attempted murder in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists over the attempted murder of a rival cult member, identified as Egiegbor Lucky, 29, in Irrua community, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
The suspects, Aigbomian Daniel, 20, and Innocent Okiomisi, 32, who are reportedly members of the Eiye Confraternity, were said to have trailed and shot at the victim on January 14 with the intent to kill him.
The Edo State Police Command spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that the suspects are currently in police custody.
He added that the duo confessed to being members of a secret cult during interrogation.
“I can confirm to you that the suspected cultists were arrested and are in police custody. During interrogation, they confessed to being members of cult groups. One locally made pistol and one live cartridge were recovered from the suspects, and they will be charged to court soon,” Yamu said.
A police source revealed that the suspects had trailed the victim, who is also allegedly a member of a rival cult group and shot him in the right arm.
The victim narrowly escaped death and reported the incident at the Irrua Police Station.
According to the source, the attack stemmed from an ongoing rivalry between cult groups in the area.
The suspects reportedly fled the scene after the shooting, leaving the victim injured and assuming he was dead.
The police spokesperson assured that efforts are ongoing to curtail cult-related violence in the state, reiterating the command’s commitment to ensuring justice for the victim.
