Iyanomo Leadership Battle: Edo Govt Probes Communal Clash

The Edo State Government has launched an investigation into the deaths of Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo, who were killed in a leadership battle in Iyanomo Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, and..  Read . .More —

Governor Monday Okpebholo confirmed the investigation in a statement issued by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary, on Monday, September 08.

Ondopress reports that the murder came at the peak of the clash last week, over what faction controls the community.

According to the statement, the investigation is anchored by the Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”, in collaboration with security agencies and community leaders.

On Saturday, the Government House Chief Security Officer, CSP Osaro Roberts, and the Principal Security Officer to the governor, Okoh Saturday, led the investigative team to the community to analyse the situation. . .Read ..Full.. Article.. .