Edo govt demolishes building of suspected cultist used for organ harvesting and ritual activities

Edo State government has demolished a bungalow and boys’ quarters belonging to a 40-year-old man identified as Ebhata Eromosele, which was said to be used for organ harvesting and ritual activities.

According to the state government, the building located at Uwalor-Oke in Uromi was used for ritual activities, during which Eromosele allegedly harvested the organs of three young women.

One of the victims, a pregnant young woman, died in the process. Another victim who was hospitalised has since been discharged, while the third remains under medical care at an undisclosed hospital in the Esan Central Senatorial District.

Speaking to journalists, the coordinator of Edo State Special security squad operation flush out kidnapping and cultists, Amiolemen Idemudia said

“A lifeless body k!lled and dumped was traced by Edo State security Corp to this bungalow apartment used by the suspect. A search of this residence exposed the suspect as security operative saw bloodstained bedspread and other incriminating evidence indicating that Ebhata is into ritual activities and organ harvesting”.