Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, ordered the freezing of all state bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice.
The governor warned commercial banks, heads of ministries, departments and agencies to comply with the order freezing the account immediately without delay.
The governor also asked the Commissioner of Police to halt the violent cult clashes in the state in 48 hours.
These were disclosed in statements by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, on Thursday.
In one of the statements, the governor warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants who flouted the order on the accounts would be severely punished.
He said, “All bank accounts in all the commercial banks have been frozen. Commercial banks must comply with the order and ensure that not a dime is taken out of the confers of government until there is further notice.
“Heads of ministries, departments and agencies must comply with this order and ensure that there is a full compliance without any further delays.
