Oba of Benin orders traditionalists to lay curses against banditry, violent crimes

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has ordered traditionalists across Edo South Senatorial District to deploy “spiritual warfare” and lay curses against banditry and other violent crimes.
He gave the order during a meeting with traditionalists comprising native doctors, traditional priests and priestesses at his palace in Benin City, Edo State.
The Oba disclosed that the directive from God Almighty and his royal ancestors was prompted by worsening security challenges in Nigeria, hence the need for the traditional institution to complement government efforts in tackling the menace.
The Benin monarch directed the traditionalists to immediately embark on a week-long spiritual exercise to...