War Against Cultism: Ohonbamu Urges Edo Landlords To Monitor Tenants
By Simeon OSAJIE
Landlords in Edo State has been advised to monitor their tenants to avoid the wrath of the law as Edo State government is resolute in the war against cultism in the State.
The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu gave the advice during a Press Conference in Benin, the State capital.
According to Ohonbamu, “Any landlord whose building is discovered to be accommodating cultist will face the wrath of the law.
“The state government has declared that cult-related activities would be aggressively tackled, with perpetrators and their enablers facing the full weight of the law.
“This firm stance justifies the demolition of buildings where crimes are committed, as part of efforts to eliminate criminal hideouts.*
Ohonbamu therefore urged landlords to monitor their tenants closely and avoid harbouring individuals involved in cultism or any form of criminality.
While warning that property owners found complicit in such activities would face sanctions, Hon. Ohonbamu also called on parents to instil moral discipline in their children.
The Commissioner said that no building has been demolished without credible evidence of criminal activity or direct confessions by those involved.
“Parents who ignore this warning or fail to correct the delinquent behaviour of their children would be seen as
accomplices to crime.
“The state government has intensified its fight against crimes such as cultism, ritual killings, herdsmen attacks, and illegal possession of firearms,” the Commissioner added.
