
On July 5, 2026, diviners, sorcerers, priests, and local leaders gathered in front of the Oba of Benin's palace to perform a ritual aimed at cursing criminals, including kidnappers and cultists, who are causing unrest in the Benin Kingdom and surrounding areas. This event was described as a historic ritual to address the ongoing issues of terrorism in the region, according to Vanguard.
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