In Edo 8 secondary school students expelled over cultism

8 students have been expelled while 20 more are under investigation 24/7 Live - Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter! Subscribe Eight secondary school students have reportedly been expelled for their alleged involvement in secret cult activities » in various schools in the state. Commissioner for Education, Mr Gideon Obhakhan, who disclosed this development in Benin, said that over 20 students who were suspected to be members of cult groups are also being investigated and have been suspending pending outcome of investigations. The 20 suspected cultists will also be expelled if their participation in cultist services become confirmed. READ: Police on the trail of suspected teenage cultist » Obhakhan pointed out that if those under investigation by the police are found to be culpable, they would be expelled from their various schools to serve as a deterrent to others. According to Obhakhan, this decision by the state government was aimed at checking the wave of secret activities now spreading across secondary