The Edo State Government has launched a full-scale investigation into the gruesome murder of two young men in Iyanomo Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area.
Naijaonpoint reports that the government has pledged that those behind the killings will be brought to justice.
The investigation is being spearheaded by the Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”, in collaboration with security agencies and community leaders.
The operation was led by the Government House Chief Security Officer (CSO), CSP Osaro Roberts, and the Principal Security Officer to the Governor, Okoh Saturday. They visited the troubled community at the weekend to ascertain the true circumstances surrounding the killings of Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo.
Addressing the community during the visit, the Secretary of the Special Security Squad, Barr. John Izegaebe, condemned the act of violence and reiterated the government’s resolve to stamp out cultism, kidnapping, and communal clashes in Edo.
“Our findings so far point to a leadership tussle between two rival factions in Iyanomo, which degenerated into violence and ultimately claimed the lives of two men. This is unacceptable. The Governor has directed us to ensure that all those involved in this heinous act are identified, arrested, and prosecuted. No one is above the law,” Izegaebe said.
He added: “The government condoles with the families of the victims and assures them that justice will be served. At the same time, we are sending a very strong message to community leaders: disputes must be resolved legally, not through violence. Governor Okpebholo has zero tolerance for crime, and anyone who foments unrest in Edo communities will face the full wrath of the law.”
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.
The Edo State Government has assured that the investigation will be thorough, impartial, and far-reaching, with a firm commitment that the perpetrators of the killings will be brought to book, no matter how highly placed.
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