No fewer than 222 cultists have publicly renounced cultism
in Edo and Delta State. 43 were reported to have renounced at the Ambrose Alli
University (AAU) Epkoma, while 179 others renounced at Ozoro Polytechnic, Ogwashi
Uku, Asaba, Delta State.
Two suspected cultists were also on Thursday arrested by the
police at the University town Ekpoma for allegedly recruiting some students
into their cult group.
A senior police officer attached to Ekpoma police division
who did not want his name in the print, confirmed that the suspects were
arrested after a tip off and with the help of a vigilante group. He added that
they would be charged to court on completion of investigation.