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BENIN – The Oba of Benin, Ewuare 11, on Tuesday commanded traditionalists across Edo South Senatorial District in Edo State to deploy spiritual warfare and lay curses on banditry and other violent crimes.
The first Class traditional ruler gave the order during his meeting with the traditionalists, comprising — native doctors, traditional Priests and Priestesses, at his palace in Benin City, Edo State.
The Benin Monarch said the directive from the God almighty and his Royal ancestors, was prompted by unpleasant security challenges in Nigeria, hence the need for the traditional institution to complement government efforts in tackling the menace.
The Oba, directed the traditionalists to immediately embark on a week-long spiritual exercise met to intercede for the land banditry that has gained traction in some parts of Nigeria, will climax at 6a.m at the Oba palace on Thursday July 2, 2026 when they will lay curses against evil doers and their collaborators.
The traditional ruler, assured that God almighty and his Royal ancestors will not allow machinations of the wicked to prevail in any part of Nigeria.
According to him, “This message is from the ancestors. That is what we want Edo people at home and in the diaspora to hear. The criminals are aware that God almighty and our ancestors will not allow their evil work to prevail against Edo State.
The past Obas in Benin will not allow their wishes to prevail. They (criminals) have been causing confusion. It is time they give up on their activities”, Oba Ewuare added.
Addressing the groups, Chief Osaigbovo Osamwonyi, the Akenuwa of Benin who reinforced the position of Oba Ewuare, urged them not to let down their guard in their various traditional rites, noting that Benin palace, has since deepen spiritual consultation and coordination behind the scene in that regard.
