Tragedy struck in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, as one person, identified only as Prosper, died during an alleged cult initiation into the Aye confraternity.
Sources told newsmen that the incident occurred on Sunday after Prosper underwent repeated drills as part of the initiation rites.
According to eyewitness accounts, Prosper had expressed interest in joining the confraternity to a family member identified as Cosmos, who is said to be a senior member of the group.
Naijaonpoint learnt that Cosmos reportedly introduced him to other members, who later took him to the initiation venue. Cosmos himself did not attend the exercise.
However, during the process, Prosper reportedly slumped after undergoing intense physical drills and could not be revived.
Spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed to Vanguard the incident on Monday in Benin City.
Yamu said, “The deceased slumped during the initiation and was rushed to a hospital at Jattu, where he was confirmed dead.”
He added that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.
The Police spokesperson added, “Investigation into the matter is ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the death.”
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