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Over 100 renounce cultism in Edo as Okpebholo warns unrepentant cultists

Over 100 people have publicly renounced their membership of various cult groups in Edo State, as Governor Monday Okpebholo warns unrepentant cultists. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-100-renounce-cultism-in-edo-as-okpebholo-warns-unrepentant-cultists/

Over 100 renounce cultism in Edo as Okpebholo warns unrepentant cultists

More than 100 people in Edo State have publicly renounced their membership in various cult groups following a mass ceremony organized by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The governor warned unrepentant cultists that his administration would show no mercy, and pledged to demolish buildings used for cult-related activities. Okpebholo's administration has reported a significant reduction in cult-related killings and kidnappings, attributing the decrease to stronger laws, improved security operations, and tougher enforcement.

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