Cultism: Revenue Collector Shot Dead in Benin City
Edo Police Commissioner, Agbonika
By Reporter
Report reaching Midwest Herald has it that, a “revenue collector” has been shot dead by suspected cultists in Benin City, Edo State capital.
The victim, was identified as Emmanuel, aka ‘Meme’ and he said to be a member of Professional Drivers on Wheels.
He was shot and killed this Thursday, June 27, 2025 by suspected rival cult members due to a retaliatory cult-related violence.
An eyewitness said Emmanuel was killed in Akugbe Street, off 2nd West junction near Oliha market in Oredo local government area.
According to the source, some gunmen in two vehicles trailed Emmanuel from the 2nd West junction into a nearby house, where they shot and killed him.
When contacted on Friday, Moses Yamu, the police spokesman in Edo, confirmed the incident.
Mr Yamu, however, said that more details on the incident would be made available later.
(NAN)
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