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Cult Clash:  Cleric Seeks Police Help over Invasion of His Residence

A cleric, one Reverend Kingsley Ebose has called on the security operatives to intervene in the constant activities of cult group in Oke Community, Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State.

Residents of Oke Community in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State woke up to a bloody clash between two groups, believed to be rival cult groups on January 2, 2023 at about 6.30am.

Raising an alarm over the invasion of his private resident, one Reverend Kingsley Ebose has pleaded with the Edo State Government and the Nigerian Police Force to come to the rescue of his family as his private residence was among several homes attacked by the invading cult group, popularly known as ‘Black Axe,’ as they tore people’s homes apart, searching for their prey.

 According to reports by residents, two young men were shot dead while three others who sustained gunshot injuries are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.   

Speaking to the Press in Benin City, Rev. Kingsley stated that the cult group were about six persons in number and that they came with sophisticated weapons, including AK 47 riffles and axes, and that they came in a black Mercedes Benz car. 

He noted that on arrival, the cult boys started shooting sporadically in the air as they stormed his residence, demanding to see one Mr Lucky Igbinobaro and his family who he aided for the past one year now. 

He said the cult group mandated him to provide either Mr Lucky Igbinobaro or his family because they would  know the whereabouts of their son. 

The Reverend also stated that the cult group boasted that they do not search and stop, that they would find their victim even if it took decades.

according to the clergy, the cult group said they have also been looking for one Mr Osemwemgie Bethelite for the past 6 years and that they will not rest until they find and kill him.

“They said Mr Osemwemgie is responsible for the clash between them and another cult group popularly known as Vikings (Arobaga), and that for exposing the video of the death of his late brother who was murdered by this cult group which led to the loss of some of their members to the rival group”, the clergy said.

He noted that the group also vowed that he will not go unpunished, that he must pay for his action.

“After a serious search around my house, they couldn’t find Mr Lucky Igbinobaro and his family, who unfortunately do not live  with me in my personal apartment, unknown to this cult group, they therefore  told me to pass the message to the family, that they will find them and if they could not provide their son, Mr Osemwemgie, they will all be killed.”

Rev. Kingsley however said that the cult group did not harm him, but that they burnt down his house, and threatened to return if they could not locate the where about of the said Mr Lucky and his family.

Reporting the case at the State Police Command Headquarters in Benin City on January 3, 2023,  Rev. Kingsley Ebose is calling out to the government to come to his aid because his life is under threat.

Our Crime Desk gathered from the Police Spokesperson, DSP Emeka Awuzie, that the police is currently investigating the case.

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