The team was reportedly set up by the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo.

The suspects were arrested when the team raided Isiohor, Iguosa, Oluku, Ibiwe/Lagos Street, and other notorious hideouts for criminals.

Many of the suspects were reported to have been arrested with drugs, dangerous weapons, and other incriminating materials.

Speaking after the operation, John Adewale Eseikhaigbe, a member of the Edo State Special Security Squad Against Cultism and Kidnapping, commended the state governor for setting up the team.

Eseikhaigbe opined that the squad would go a long way in reducing the criminal elements perpetrating evils in the state.

According to him, “Thanks to the state governor for the initiative in setting up the squad, because he is a man committed to peace and against conflicts.
“Following the recent killing in Edo State, the governor took it upon himself to announce to the state, nation, and the world that the killing in Edo State must stop, thereby constituting the special squad.
“The squad commenced operation on Tuesday and made several arrests, and you can see for yourself as we combed the length and breadth of the city of Benin to ensure it is safe for our people.