One person reportedly died during cult initiation process at Auchi, Etsako West Local Council of Edo State.The Guardian gathered that the victim died over the weekend following repeated drilling during the initiation.

The victim simply identified as Prosper, allegedly approached a family member identified as Mr Cosmos of his willingness to join Supreme Eiye Confraternity, also known as the National Association of Airlords (NAA).

Cosmos, who is said to be a senior member of the secret cult, linked him with other members to take him to the initiation venue as he wasn’t attending himself.

But tragedy struck as Prosper reportedly died during the initiation following repeated drills by members. The cult members, however, called Cosmos claiming that Prosper fainted following the hard drug he took before the initiation process, The Guardian learnt.

When contacted, the spokesperson for Edo police command, CSP Moses Yamu, said the deceased slumped during the initiation and was rushed to a hospital at Jattu, where he was confirmed dead.

According to him, one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and he is in police custody while investigation on the matter is ongoing.