Tensions Soar In Edo As Governor Demands Swift Arrest Of Neo Black Movement Leader

Published May 13, 2025 at 6:47 AM

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, to promptly arrest and prosecute the President of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, Olorogun Ese Kakor.

According to Naija News, Governor Okpebholo made the call following allegations that Kakor forged official documents purportedly issued by the Edo State Government.

In a formal petition, the Governor accused Kakor of fabricating documents falsely authorizing him to render assistance to schools in the Edo South Senatorial District. He described the action as not only fraudulent but also a grave violation of the state’s administrative integrity.

Okpebholo further alleged that the forgery was carried out with the help of some junior civil servants, who have since been apprehended. A police investigation is ongoing to determine their roles in the crime.

The Governor promised that anyone found guilty would face the full weight of the law. He also disclosed that the land title for the NBM headquarters in Edo State has been revoked, citing the group’s alleged involvement in violent and illegal activities.

He called on security agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force and the DSS, to step up efforts to dismantle groups linked to criminal behavior and ensure that all perpetrators are held accountable.