News currently trending in Benin is that of young Danladi, who was expected to get married in December 2024, meeting his d€ath in a brutal way by g*nmen believed to be cult!sts in Edo State. This meaningless, vicious action denied Danladi his entire future, with his family and his fiancée, who are expectantly waiting for their marriage.
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The sh**ting that led to his d€ath happened at a friend’s store about 100 meters from the Esigie Police Division in Oredo L.G.A. of Edo State. From accounts given by eyewitnesses, Danladi was inside the shop on Enohuwa Street, first East Circular Road, when the attackers in a GLK Benz sh*t him at close range twice.
A close friend and witness said,
“Danladi was friendly and jovial, adding that his demise has taken a toll on his family and his would-be wife”
Such a feeling also captures the grief of those who knew him. He had already started issuing out wedding invitations, showing joy and anticipation of the marriage he was about to embark on.
The general public has been provoked by the release of information concerning the d€ath of Danladi. The people in the locality are demanding more protection in their neighborhoods to prevent further instances of cu!t attacks. The Edo State Police Command has admitted that there has been an increase in cu!t-related incidents and assured the public that they are doing something about it. Through the police spokesman, SP Moses Yamu, the public was informed that the situation is under control and called upon the members of the public to feed them with any information that would help in the fight against these type of cr!mes.
Cult!sm has thus now been prevalent in every part of Nigeria, particularly the Edo State, where cu!t groups are known to engage in bl**dy clashes. These groups are normally engaged in crim!nal activities, and most of their confrontations lead to the loss of the lives of the common people. The assassination of Danladi is a clear demonstration of these organizations’ adverse impacts as well as the necessity of formulating sound law enforcement strategies to counteract them.
The management and authorities of the Edo State Police have not been silent concerning cult!sm. According to SP Moses Yamu,
“The Command is doing everything possible under the Constitution in an effort to curb cult!sm in the state”
Nonetheless, many people still doubt the efficiency of such measures, particularly in the wake of the recent acts of v!olence. Members of the society are also urged to cooperate with local police by informing them of any suspicious activities that might lead to other catastrophes.
Apart from the number of people who die violent d€aths, one cannot help but be reminded of the fates of individuals such as Danladi. His relatives and fiancée are forced to come to terms with his demise in a br*tal way. The losses are deeply psychological, leaving the bereaved families to grieve for years without any chance of seeing their loved ones again.
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When the members of this community are mourning for Danladi’s d€ath, there is a call for change. There are calls by the residents for adequacy in the provision of safety and security where they live. The death of this young man and his bright future becomes an indicator for change that will free the people from violence in their lives.
