Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given the Commissioner of Police (CP), Umoru Ozigi, the marching order to immediately bring to an end, the violent cult clashes in the State.
The governor also banned the Drivers’ Welfare Association and Network Empowerment in the State.
He said the Commissioner of Police should instruct his officers and men across the various formations to immediately swing into action and halt the unnecessary bloodbath.
Governor Okpobholo gave the directives on Thursday in Benin City.
Earlier on Wednesday, the governor had ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of collection of all revenues in the State, especially in motor parks and other areas, until further notice
The governor said 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 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 peace at all costs. We will not fold our arms and allow them to create unnecessary tension,” the statement by his Chief Press Secretary Fred Itua read.