The Edo State Government has demolished buildings allegedly used for ritual activities and cult-related crimes following the arrest of two suspects in the state’s renewed crackdown on criminality.
The operation, carried out on Wednesday, involved the Edo State Special Security Squad, the police and other security agencies.
The government demolished a bungalow and four boys’ quarters at Uwalor-Oke in Uromi, Esan Central Senatorial District, allegedly used by a suspected ritualist, Ebhata Eromosele. Another building linked to cult-related activities in Ewatto was also pulled down.
The authorities alleged that Eromosele was involved in attacks on three young women, one of whom reportedly died.
Another victim, who was hospitalised, has been discharged, while the third is still receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.