BENIN — Against the background of incessant kidnappings and other violent crimes in Edo State, members of various cult groups in the state came together in Benin, weekend, in a move they said was to tackle insecurity in the state.
However, the cult groups during their summit with the theme Interactive Peace Summit: Strategy for Social Cohesion, which held at the Sand Beach Resorts, Benin, expressed dissatisfaction with threats posed to Edo and other neighboring states due to the activities of kidnappers, armed robbery gangs and other criminal activities. They resolved to tackle them.
Represented
Some of the cult groups represented by at the summit included Green Circuit (Maphites), Norsemen (Vikings), , Eiye Confraternity, Family Fraternity of Nigeria and Avarian Organisation of Nigeria.
Also in attendance were representatives of Governor Adams Oshiomhole; the Iyase (traditional Prime Minister) of BeninKingdom, Chief Sam Igbe; representatives of the Edo State Commissioner of Police and that of AIG Zone 5 Benin and representatives of the Director, Department of State Services.
Others were representatives of the Commandant of Civil Defence and Security Corps, Edo State Neighbourhood Watch Council and the OC, SIB, AIG Zone 5.
Chairman of the Consolidated Forum, Donald Edeo-ghon, while acknowledging the damage done by activities of the group, however expressed hope that the coalition of the groups would help in checking crime in the state.
He said: “If you remember, for over two decades, inter-group conflicts, which often resulted in violent and fatal crises, were the attributes of EdoState communities.
“Innocent lives and property of inestimable worth are destroyed on a whim.
“Armed robbery, kidnapping, thuggery and sundry social vices rose to unprecedented levels; it became dangerous to reside and function legitimately in EdoState and in particular, Benin.
“The situation looked bad, but then came the platform of Rainbow Consolidated Forum with a template for all seasons.”
Chief Igbe expressed joy at what he witnessed and called on the groups not to disappoint, saying “you know I am going to brief the Oba on what I have witnessed here today.”

source: www.vanguardngr.com

Very funny

Are the cultists not the major culprits of the aforementioned crimes.

When I was little,just like every child,I love candies.I wud steal some coins from my momsi's purse just to get candies of various tastes,colours and sizes.One day,my mom called me and said," chi, I am travelling,and I wud leave my door open for you,but I need you help me hold this monies",now this are options my tiny brains had those childhood days;

I take a few coins and then blame it on my brothers(other cults).Ofcourse they are innocent of d crime.
I tell my brothers(stealing in unity) and we both plan to take few coins and later explain how we spent it on some important household things
I take few coins and blame it on my mom,yes!mommy you don't know how to count!(blaming it on the govt for inefficiency)
I take all the coins,for I know the punishment is something I have always experienced almost on a daily basis(oath swearing)
But,I can as well keep it totally safe,only if she bribes me with a few.But she wudnt,she can only promise to pay me back when she comes back( I know the breastmilk I sucked,I know its sweet but never to be trusted).
....Or I can just keep the money safe until she comes back,eat the guinea fowl egg she bought for me while I plot on how to steal that which I am entitled to,all to get my deserved candies.

Most times,a thief can actually be your best banker!