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EDOCSO Says No To Cult Killings, Organises Enlightenment Rally In Benin

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3 years ago

September 2, 2022

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Apparently worried by the incessant court related killings in Edo State, Benin City in particular, members of the Edo Civil Society Organisations, EDOCSO, on Friday embarked on a peaceful rally against cultism, with a view to sensitising and enlightening members of the public particularly the younger ones on the danger of the menace.

The civil society organisation members who walked through the popular King Square and other adjoining streets in Benin metropolis, carried placard with inscriptions as: ‘Let’s stop killing ourselves: we are one; stop the WAR of colour; stop the confra killings; this colour madness must stop.’

The peaceful rally which halted vehicular movement for hours in the King Square and other adjoining streets had anti-cultism music blaring through loud speakers.

Speaking at the enlightenment rally, Interim Technical Executive Council (TEC) Chairman, EDOCSO, Comrade Austin Enabulele, said the rally became imperative due to the incessant cult related killings in the state Benin in particular.

According to him, cultism does no good to anyone or society, rather, it reduces population of any society where cultism is rife due to the killings.

While calling on those who are already involved in cultism and ready to denounce it but do not know how to go about it, to approach EDOCSO, assuring that such denouncement would be made without endangering such person’s life.

He said: “Cultism does not do us any good, it rather reduces our population due to the killings by rival groups. This is why we come out today to call on our young ones to stop cultism; stop the killings; we are brothers, we are not enemy, so stop killing yourself; stop this colour war.

“Anyone who is already into cultism and is ready to denounce it, should come to us, we will help such person and such denouncement would be made without any danger, we are here to help as many that want to take exit from cultism.”

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VIDEO: Police Rescue Man Who Attempted Suicide On High-tension Pole In Anambra

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2 hours ago

September 3, 2025

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Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued a 28-year-old man, identified as Okwudili Onyiba, who attempted to take his own life by climbing a high-tension power transmission pole in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area.

The command spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the incident occurred on Tuesday evening behind Grace of God Mission, off NEPA Road, Awada.

The statement read, “Anambra State Police Operatives attached to the Awada Division, in the evening of 2nd September 2025, successfully rescued a man who attempted to commit suicide by climbing a power transmission high-tension pole situated behind Grace of God Mission, off NEPA Road, Awada.

“Upon receiving the distress information, the operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene, cordoned off the area to prevent danger, and controlled the large crowd that had gathered. After several minutes of persuasion by the Police and some concerned members of the public, the man eventually climbed down safely.

“He was immediately taken into protective custody at the station, where he identified himself as Mr. Okwudili David Onyiba, aged 28 years.”

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, was said to have since ordered a comprehensive medical and mental health evaluation for the victim.

He further assured that the command would provide necessary support to ensure his well-being.

The command also urged members of the public to seek lawful and peaceful ways of addressing personal challenges.

“Always seek lawful and peaceful solutions to personal challenges, and to reach out to family, friends, or relevant support groups in times of distress,” the statement read.

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Lagos Enforces Ban, Seizes Single-use Plastics From Supermarkets

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4 hours ago

September 3, 2025

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The Lagos State Government has seized banned single-use plastics from some supermarkets in different areas of the state.

The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a video shared on X.com on Wednesday.

The video revealed the enforcement officers confiscating single-use plastics, cups, and products with attached single use plastic straws.

Wahab’s caption read, “Our enforcement team today visited Blenco Supermarket in Lekki to enforce the ban on single use plastics.

“This action is part of our wider efforts to ensure compliance with the etate’s directive on phasing out SUP, which poses serious environmental risks and worsens flooding across Lagos.

“The team also visited Blend and Temple Hill Supermarkets in Ire-Akari, Jendol Supermarket in Jakande Estate, Ejigbo and Lastprize and Reno supermarkets situated in Liasu Road in Idimu.”

Wahab noted that the team will continue to monitor, enforce, and work with businesses to adopt sustainable alternatives that safeguard our environment.

The enforcement which commenced on July 1 comes after an 18-month moratorium during which businesses were urged to phase out prohibited plastics and adopt eco-friendly alternatives.

The ban prohibits the sale and use of disposable plastic bags, including the widely used black nylon bags.

The state government says the move is part of a wider clampdown across markets and retail outlets to ensure compliance with its environmental protection laws.

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JUST IN: Benue, Plateau Attacks: DSS Arraigns Nine Prime Suspects

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6 hours ago

September 3, 2025

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The Department of State Services, DSS, has arraigned nine prime suspects in connection with the recent killings in Benue and Plateau States.

Channels Television reports that the DSS also charged a suspected gunrunner arrested with Seven M16 rifles.

The nine suspects were being accused of complicity in recent deadly attacks in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, as well as in parts of Plateau State.

More to follow…