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BREAKING: ACP, two officers shot by suspected cultists in Edo

An Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of one of the Area Commands in Edo State and two other police officers were reportedly attacked and shot by suspected robbers in the early hours of Friday at the popular Murtala Muhammed (MM) Way in Benin City.

The ACP and the two other officers were said to have been shot when the hoodlums sighted his team on a rescue mission to the troubled MM Way, Upper Sokponba, Idogbo and Ugbekun areas considered as core dens of criminal groups.

Scores of others also sustained gunshot injuries during the attack.

Both the policemen and others injured were taken to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and other nearby hospitals for treatment.

This development has heightened tension in some parts of Benin the Edo State capital and adjoining towns.

Recall that between Monday and Friday, over 18 persons have reportedly been killed in a renewed cult-related clashes between two rival groups (Aye and Eiye).

Though it was not clear what sparked the latest killings across major towns and some local government areas in the state, there are speculations a key gang leader was to be buried in the area, a development that attracted members of the cult from all walks.

The activities of the cultists were said to have also taken a toll on Ekenwan road, Siluko road, Wire road, Dumez road, Textile Mill road, New Benin road, Ogida Quarters, Ogbe Quarters and Ibivwe Quarters of the City.

About 450 shops, five markets, banks, public and private schools were on Friday morning shut down over fear of attacks.

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