Cult War In Edo - Govt Warns Neo Black Movement, To Demolish More Houses
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#Issues #Amagba #edo #Okpebholo ©May 12th, 2025 ®May 12, 2025 5:31 pm In apparent anger, Edo State Government under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a serious warning with a strong message sent to the President of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, NBM, Olorogun Ese Kakor that the Edo State Government has started consultations to enable it take more appropriate legal action against the Neo Black Movement, saying, the International Headquarters or Secretariat of the Movement situated AT Amagba area in Benin City that was demolished last month by the State Government, has been an enclave used for planning and execution of secret cult related killings by members of the Neo Black Movement the Governor also referred to and described as Black Axe secret cult, probably expressing more anger that the leadership and members of the Neo Black Movement had the courage to come out publicly to identify themselves with the demolished building, the governor said they will be made to face prosecution, this, the National President of the Neo Black Movement, Olorogun Ese Kakor while speaking in reaction to the demolished building on Arise News TV programme, said, the Movement is not Black Axe, emphasizing that Black Axe is a criminal organisation while the Neo Black Movement is a social cultural organisation that promote and engage in humanitarian services. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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#Issues #Amagba #edo #Okpebholo ©May 12th, 2025 ®May 12, 2025 5:31 pm In apparent anger, Edo State Government under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a serious warning with a strong message sent to the President of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, NBM, Olorogun Ese Kakor that the Edo State Government has started consultations to enable it take more appropriate legal action against the Neo Black Movement, saying, the International Headquarters or Secretariat of the Movement situated AT Amagba area in Benin City that was demolished last month by the State Government, has been an enclave used for planning and execution of secret cult related killings by members of the Neo Black Movement the Governor also referred to and described as Black Axe secret cult, probably expressing more anger that the leadership and members of the Neo Black Movement had the courage to come out publicly to identify themselves with the demolished building, the governor said they will be made to face prosecution, this, the National President of the Neo Black Movement, Olorogun Ese Kakor while speaking in reaction to the demolished building on Arise News TV programme, said, the Movement is not Black Axe, emphasizing that Black Axe is a criminal organisation while the Neo Black Movement is a social cultural organisation that promote and engage in humanitarian services. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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00:00In apparent anger, Edo State Government under the leadership of Governor Munday Okpebholo has issued a serious warning with a strong message sent to the President of the Neo-Black Movement of Africa, NBM, Olorogunasekakor that the Edo State Government has started consultations to enable it take more appropriate legal action against the Neo-Black Movement, saying,
00:23the international headquarters or secretariat of the movement situated at a MAGBA area in Benin City that was demolished last month by the State Government, has been an enclave used for planning and execution of secret cult-related killings by members of the Neo-Black Movement.
00:40The Governor also referred to and described as Black Act's secret cult, probably expressing more anger that the leadership and members of the Neo-Black Movement had the courage to come out publicly to identify themselves with the demolished building.
00:54The Governor said they will be made to face prosecution, this, the National President of the Neo-Black Movement, Olorogunasekakor while speaking in reaction to the demolished building on Arise News TV program, said,
01:08the movement is not Black Axe, emphasizing that Black Axe is a criminal organization while the Neo-Black Movement is a social-cultural organization that promote and engage in humanitarian services.
01:20The Neo-Black Movement earlier in a statement jointly issued by Olorogunasekakor and Chief Kelvin Agroko, National President and Secretary respectively,
01:30the body condemned the action of Edo State Government, describing the demolition of their international headquarters as unconstitutional and ultra-vias decision that contradicted provisions of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria,
01:45considering the fact that the organization was a duly registered entity.
01:49According to the body, the provisions of Section 7 of the Secret Cult and Similar Activities, Prohibition, Law, 2025,
01:59which the Edo State Government relied upon to carry out the demolition, contravened the provisions of the Constitution as contained in Sections 36, 40, 42, 43, and 44 of the CFRN 1999,
02:13as amended as amended as Section 7 of the Secret Cult and Similar Activities, Prohibition, Law, 2025.
02:22The statement read in part,
02:24NBM of Africa is a registered non-governmental organization that carries out humanitarian services.
02:31The organization also protects, preserves, and promotes African culture.
02:35It was founded under the principles of Pan-Africanism on 16 October 1977 and registered as a non-governmental organization under Part C of Karma on 24 February 1994 with registration number 7729.
02:53The organization has over 200 branches, all in Nigeria and the diaspora.
03:00It has its International Secretariat at AMAGBA, Benin City, Edo State.
03:06The International Secretariat, which was built over a period of time and completed in the year 2022, comprises a 2,000 capacity event center,
03:15a 20-room accommodation facility, fully furnished offices, a skill acquisition center, and is fully air-conditioned.
03:23The Secretariat has been functioning with a 250kVA generator to power the entire facility.
03:31The amphitheater is a state-of-the-art facility.
03:34The Edo State Government is a beneficiary of the organization's humanitarian and charitable services.
03:40In February 2025, the organization donated school desks, chairs, doors, windows, and writing materials to 12 primary and secondary schools recommended by the Edo State Government.
03:55The schools and pupils are still reeling from the benefits of the humanitarian gesture of the organization, the NBM stated, the Neo-Black Movement stated.
04:04Reacting on Monday, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo through the office of the Chief Press Secretary,
04:12demanded the group to make available the schools it claimed it renovated and gave the donated educational materials.
04:18And the letter of approval given to the movement to perform such humanitarian services.
04:25In quote, the Governor said,
04:26The Edo State Government has issued a strong warning and has commenced necessary legal consultations towards taking a decisive legal action against the Neo-Black Movement,
04:37also known as Black Axe, over the recent spate of killings and cult-related violence in Edo State.
04:44This decision is premised on public admission by self-acclaimed leaders of the group,
04:49who have openly identified themselves and condemned the lawful demolition of a building linked to their activities.
04:55By publicly aligning themselves with the structure and its usage,
05:00they have confirmed their association with the actions coordinated from the premises,
05:04thus paving the way for lawful prosecution.
05:07The building in question was not just a regular structure.
05:11It was a hub for planning and executing violent attacks across Benin metropolis and other parts of Edo State.
05:18No responsible government will watch helplessly as criminal enclaves flourish under its watch.
05:23The demolition of that property was a direct response to actionable intelligence,
05:28and it was carried out in line with the provisions of the anti-cultism law duly passed by the Edo State House of Assembly.
05:36In response to recent claims by the group that they have renovated six public schools in Edo State
05:41since Senator Munday Okpebholo assumed office as executive governor,
05:46the government demands a full disclosure.
05:49The group must, without delay, publicly list the names and locations of the schools allegedly renovated,
05:55provide documented proof of the said renovations,
05:58and present the official letter of approval or partnership granted by the Edo State government authorizing such actions.
06:04Failure to do so will result in immediate legal action for defamation,
06:10misrepresentation, and unauthorized interference in public infrastructure.
06:15To further entrench law and order,
06:17the state government will soon commence the development of a divisional police station
06:21on the parcel of land where the demolished cult-linked structure once stood.
06:25This permanent security presence will serve as a deterrent and protect law-abiding citizens and residents in the area.
06:33More demolitions of buildings and properties linked to cultists and the criminal networks will follow in the coming days.
06:41The Okpebholo-led administration, relying on the existing anti-cultism legislation,
06:46remains unwavering in its resolve to sanitize Edo State of all forms of cultism.
06:51As the chief security officer of the state,
06:55Governor Okpebholo will not sit back and watch innocent citizens killed by criminal gangs hiding under the guise of cult groups.
07:02It is the governor's sworn responsibility to protect lives and property,
07:06and he is committed to executing that mandate decisively.
07:10For the avoidance of doubt,
07:12Governor Okpebholo has no affiliation,
07:15past, present, or future,
07:17with any cult group or clandestine organization.
07:21He remains neutral and committed solely to the welfare and safety of the people of Edo State.
07:27Any such group found operating within the state will be dismantled,
07:31and its members will be arrested and prosecuted without hesitation.
07:35Let it be made unequivocally clear,
07:37Edo State is not,
07:39and will never be,
07:40a safe haven for cultists.
07:42Anyone involved in cult-related activities is advised to cease and desist or relocate elsewhere.
07:48As long as Senator Munday Okpebholo remains the executive governor,
07:53Edo will be a hostile ground for cultism and all its manifestations.
07:58The anti-cultism law remains in full effect and will continue to be enforced.
08:03The Okpebholo administration will stop at nothing to rid Edo State of those who threaten peace,
08:09security,
08:10and the sanctity of human life,
08:12the governor stated as contained in the press release issued,
08:16and made available by Fred Itchua,
08:18the chief press secretary to the Edo State governor on Monday the 12th of May 2025.
08:24It would be recalled that we had reported that the Edo State Police Command of Nigeria Police Force
08:29has confirmed the arrest of 95 persons in connection with the killing of more than 15 people
08:35between April 25, 2025,
08:38and now in the renewed deadly and bloody apparent supremacy secret cult war
08:42in the state among members of the Black Axe Confraternity,
08:46aka A.E.A.,
08:47Maffite Confraternity,
08:48aka Great Men,
08:50and I.A. Confraternity,
08:51aka Ernest,
08:52which started with the killing of a physiotherapist,
08:55simply identified as Alex,
08:57and another individual at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital,
09:02UBTH Backgate,
09:03or BOO,
09:04in Benin,
09:05with the Edo State government led by Governor Munday Okpebholo
09:09launching a retaliatory war against businesses and individuals
09:13allegedly aiding secret cult killings in the state,
09:17thus,
09:17sealed off Eterno Hotel,
09:19planned to demolish the hotel owed by People's Democratic Party,
09:23PDP Chieftain,
09:24Honorable Matthew Idaikemwen,
09:27who was the Director General of Aswan,
09:29Ogie,
09:29a campaign organization in the last governorship election in the state,
09:34on the ground that a particular secret cult group members gathered at the Eterno Hotel
09:38to plan their recent killings in the state,
09:41and in addition,
09:42the Edo State governor also sealed off and marked a residential building for demolition
09:47also owed by a PDP chieftain,
09:50Francis Anegbeneke.
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