By Seyi Babalola
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cultist.
The command’s spokesman, Chidi Nwabuzor, disclosed this on Sunday, saying the suspect was apprehended on April 12 by an officer from the Evbotubu division after receiving an intelligence tip.
He said, “The Edo State Police have arrested a suspected cultist, Endurance Otansowe with a gun in Benin.
“The divisional police officer in charge of Evbotubu received information about cult activities in the area resulting in stop and search duty within Luciano Hotel Ogbiyokho, Ekhuan Road, Benin City.
“During the operation, the police accosted and arrested the suspect with one Branil pistol. During the investigation, the suspect confirmed having illegal weapon.”
Nwabuzor said the suspect would be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded.
