Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has vowed to crush cultists, kidnappers and other criminals.
He spoke after a closed door meeting with the commanders and leaders of the state special security squad.
The governor said his administration would ensure the state was safe for all.
He said the meeting was successful, adding that those in attendance were able to strategise on how to continue the fight against cultism and kidnaping.
“We had a very useful meeting that concerns the fight against cultism and kidnaping. We want to ensure Edo State is safe for all of us, and we are able to drive a strong economy. This is the reason for today’s meeting.”
The security squad made up of Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), hunters, vigilante groups and repentant cultists, has made several arrests as well as raided criminals’ hideouts.
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