The victims were identified as Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo,


This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Fred Itua, who stated that the state government has begin an investigation into the murder of the duo.


The deceased were murdered at the height of the tussle between the warring factions over who controls the community.


According to the statement, the investigation is being supervised by the Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”, in collaboration with security agencies and community leaders.


The investigative team which was led by the Government House Chief Security Officer, CSP Osaro Roberts, and the Principal Security Officer to the governor, Okoh affirmed to the community to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the killings of Enomwa and Imaghodo.


While addressing the community during the visit, the Secretary of the Special Security Squad, John Izegaebe, condemned the act of violence and reiterated the government’s resolve to stamp out cultism, kidnapping, and communal clashes in Edo.

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Residents of Iyanomo Community, who received the team with relief, expressed appreciation to the Governor and the security squad for their swift response.
They appealed for continued government presence in the community to forestall further bloodshed and ensure lasting peace.

Source: Punch