The Edo House of Assembly has passed a Bill to repeal and re-enact the law to prohibit the existence, membership and activities of secret cults in the state.
The motion to consider the Bill at the committee of the House was moved by the Majority Leader, Roland Asoro, member representing (APC Orhionmwon South) and seconded by the Chief Whip, Iyoha Osaigbovo (APC-Oredo East).
The passage of the 11-section Bill was sequel to the suspension of House rules 20,27,42,43,44,45,46,47,48 and 49. The Bill prescribes 21-year jail term for secret cult members and 7-year imprisonment for anyone who harbours a cultist.
The Bill also prescribes that all offences under the law shall be by summary trial and empowers the police to arrest suspected cultists without a warrant.
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