Edo state
Leadership Tussle Turns Deadly in Edo Community, Two Killed
Abayomi Grace
Two people, Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo, were killed in a leadership tussle in Iyanomo Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The violence erupted between two rival factions vying for control of the community, resulting in the tragic loss of lives.
The Edo State Government has initiated a full-scale investigation into the incident, with the Special Security Squad, “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” leading the probe. Governor Monday Okpebholo has condemned the violence, emphasizing that disputes must be resolved legally, not through bloodshed. He has directed that all those involved in the heinous act be identified, arrested, and prosecuted.
Residents have appealed for increased security presence in the community to prevent further violence. The community elders and youths have been urged to embrace dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes instead of resorting to violence
The Government House Chief Security Officer, CSP Osaro Roberts, and the Principal Security Officer to the Governor, Okoh Saturday, visited Iyanomo to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the killings. The government remains resolute in its determination to stamp out cultism, kidnapping, and communal clashes in the state.
