The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists over the attempted murder of a rival cult member, identified as Egiegbor Lucky, 29, in Irrua community, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
The suspects, Aigbomian Daniel, 20, and Innocent Okiomisi, 32, who are reportedly members of the Eiye Confraternity, were said to have trailed and shot at the victim on January 14 with the intent to kill him.
The Edo State Police Command spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that the suspects are currently in police custody.
He added that the duo confessed to being members of a secret cult during interrogation.
“I can confirm to you that the suspected cultists were arrested and are in police custody. During interrogation, they confessed to being members of cult groups. One locally made pistol and one live cartridge were recovered from the suspects, and they will be charged to court soon,” Yamu said.
