A 29-year-old man has voluntarily renounced his membership in a cult group and surrendered a Baretta pistol to the Edo State Security Corps, according to a statement released on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Voluntary Surrender After Security Alert
The zonal Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Joel Aidamebor, disclosed that the development followed a security alert from the Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area. The chairman reported suspicious noises coming from a school near his residence, prompting an investigation.
According to Aidamebor, one of the young men in the community approached the chairman with his plan to leave the cult group. The chairman then informed the Edo State Security Corps and the Divisional Police Officer, who received the man as a voluntarily surrendered repentant cultist.
Repentant Cultist Cites Governor's Warning
The man, who described himself as an upcoming musician, stated that he has no regrets renouncing cultism because of the dangers involved and the subsequent warning issued by Governor Monday Okpebholo. He surrendered a Baretta pistol to security authorities as a sign of his commitment to leave the group.
The Edo State Security Corps continues to encourage other cult members to renounce violence and embrace peace, assuring that voluntary surrender will be handled with due process and support for reintegration into society.
