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Oba of Benin convenes meeting with traditional healers and priests on insecurity
via Punch Nigeria1 min read
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called an urgent meeting with native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to address the escalating security situation in Edo State and Nigeria. The Benin Traditional Council, acting on the Oba's directive, issued a statement inviting all Igiohen N’ Ikpia and Igiohen N’ Ikhuo, traditional doctors in the Benin Kingdom, to an emergency meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. at the Oba’s palace. This initiative aims to explore traditional and strategic methods to support government efforts in restoring peace and security. Additionally, the Benin Traditional Council will host youth leaders, known as Okaighele, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the same time and venue. These meetings signify the palace's involvement in complementing security agencies amidst increasing kidnapping and cult-related violence in the state.
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