Two weird stories from Nigeria: ‘Their oracle rejected me’, says London-bound man abducted by ritualists in Lagos, and: ‘How my abductors almost used me for ritual purposes’ (rescued victim Osun State)

I must admit, frankly speaking, that I don’t know what to think after reading the following articles. I have no connection with the supernatural world. I find it hard to believe, but who am I to say that what Gbenga … Continue reading

Nigeria: ritual murder in Edo State – man caught with daughter’s head, her body found in shallow grave

I was stunned and desperately sad when reading about another ritual murder in Nigeria. Of cause, we all know, Nigeria is Africa’s most populated country, with a population of over 200 million people. It is expected that in 2050 Nigeria … Continue reading

Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Nigeria: “Ritual killings are the most disturbing trend of criminal activity in the state”

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Abiodun Alamutu, had a clear message in his New Year Speech when he described ritual killings as the most disturbing trend of criminal activity in the small southwestern state. I have drawn attention … Continue reading

Ogun State Police to embark on campaign against rise in ritual murders in 2024 – Nigeria

I posted a few articles on the evil of ritual murders in Ogun State, Nigeria on December 31 and January 1. The first one (the day before yesterday) was triggered by the ritual murder of Ayomide Agunbiade, a 12-year old … Continue reading

Ogun State – Nigeria: mob justice after a 12-year old boy was ritually murdered on his birthday by his uncle

The tragic death of a 12-year old boy, Ayomide Agunbiade, who got missing on his birthday, on December 25, and was found later with his head missing, led to a mob action, or jungle justice, which resulted in the death … Continue reading

Nigeria: wife of the Bayelsa State governor, Dr Gloria Diri, leads campaign against ritual killings

Let me first of all state here that Bayelsa State isn’t an exception in Nigeria when it comes to ritualistic murders. My impression is that these heinous crimes occur in every state of Nigeria. But it is, however, exceptional, that … Continue reading

Nigeria: ‘The spate of kidnap for ritual killings in Kwara State is worrisome; ritual killers operate freely in different parts of the state’

Last month I published several posts on ‘money rituals’ in the southwest and southwest of Nigeria, where every man, woman and child knows what ‘money rituals’ stands for: ritualistic murders and related superstitious activities. In Ondo State a ritual killing … Continue reading

Nigeria: arrests of ritualists accused of ‘money rituals’ in Ogun and Oyo states

IntroductionThe alleged money ritual described in the first article below is not a ritual murder in the traditional sense. However, this is not meant to say that ‘traditional’ ritual murders are not repulsive and not criminal. All ritual murders are … Continue reading

Nigeria – ritual killings: Ondo community on marathon prayers, fasting

Published: May 7, 2019By: Damisi Ojo, Akure   Disturbed by two recent incidents of ritual killings which occurred simultaneously in Arigidi, Akoko Northeast local government area of Ondo state, the Zaki Arigidi,-in-council has pronounced the commencement of interdenominational prayer session and … Continue reading

Nigeria: residents nab two suspected ritual killers in Ondo

Published: May 1, 2019By: Channels Television Two suspected ritualists who allegedly have been killing women in the Akoko area of Ondo state, removing their breasts and other sensitive organs were on Tuesday caught by vigilant residents in Arigidi-Akoko, in Akoko … Continue reading