Eben Enasco Reporting.
Edo State Police Command says it has arrested 21 secondary school students allegedly planning a violent cult attack in the state.
The suspects, aged between 14 and 17, were apprehended following a tip-off, at Ogioma Public Secondary School allegedly planning to attack Osemwende Public Secondary School in Benin City.
The Police said Four knives and a chain were recovered from the suspects.
According to police reports, on November 12, 2025, at about 1:45 p.m., police operatives attached to the Loveworld Division acted on credible intelligence and prevented the attack, arresting 21 students and recovering four knives and a chain.
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer CSP Moses Joel Yamu, disclosed that
preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had circulated a threat voice note, boasting of plans to stage a war, burn down the school, and harm students and staff.
The suspects include,Promise Afekokhian 16 years, Samuel John 16 years, Godstime Sunday 15 years, Basit Kareem 14 years, Destiny Lucky 15 years, Miracle Peter 16 years, Victor Innocent 14 years, Osazee Efe 16 years, Usman Adamu 17 years, Orodge Miracle 15 years, Godspower Agharevba 16 years, Favour Ogunde 16 years,
Clinton Oghenetega 17 years, Wisdom Ehimen 17 years, Zenith Jonathan 17 years, Steven Monday 14 years, Ogbebor Calistus 17 years, Marvelous Imadefe 15 years
Success Ogar 16 years, Osaro Osama Praise 13 years, Miracle Bassey 16 years, while others escaped.
The suspects, according to the statement, have been arraigned in Court, with eight remanded and 13 released to their parents/guardians.
The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, has urged parents and guardians to monitor their children’s activities and associations, and for school authorities to strengthen discipline and report suspicious gatherings or threats promptly.
COMPOL Agbonika said the State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all residents, especially in schools, under the Nigeria Police Force Safe Schools Initiative.