The Senator representing Edo South, , Barr. Neda Imaseun has publicly condemned the recent spike in cult-related violence across Edo State and issued a heartfelt plea for the youth to embrace peace and unity.
In his statement, the senator described the rising cult activities marked by kidnappings, shootings, and turf warsas a serious threat to social cohesion and development. He emphasized that such patterns of violence not only endanger lives but corrode the moral and economic foundation of the community .
Highlighting the urgent need for intervention, he urged young people to reject cult recruitment and violence, promoting instead pathways of peace-building, education, and purposeful living. His appeal resonates with earlier calls for intensified security operations and community advocacy spearheaded by Edo’s youth parliament and other stakeholders .
This intervention serves as a critical reminder of the urgent work still ahead. With multiple recent incidents, including seven deaths in Benin City, cult violence remains alarmingly persistent across the state .
Community leaders, security agencies, and politicians like the Edo South Senator continue to mobilize for stronger enforcement of anti-cultism measures and youth-centered rehabilitation efforts.
