Oba of Benin Calls Security Meeting with Traditional Healers

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses for an urgent security meeting aimed at addressing growing security concerns in Edo State, Nigeria. This meeting is part of a fresh effort to tackle the increasing wave of insecurity, including kidnappings, violent crimes, and cult-related clashes.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. at the Oba's palace in Benin City. Chief Victor Nosakhar, on behalf of the Benin Traditional Council, issued a statement indicating that the meeting will focus on exploring traditional approaches to support existing security measures implemented by government security agencies.

The Oba's initiative comes amid rising concerns over insecurity in Edo State, where residents have repeatedly raised alarms about cases of abduction, killings, armed robbery, and violent clashes linked to cult groups.