Woman detained in Edo State after allegedly throwing disabled five-year-old child into river on seer's advice

This action allegedly followed instructions from a self-acclaimed seer in Benin City. Videos of the incident, shared by X user ChuksEricE, have caused widespread outrage. The woman reportedly stated that she had not conceived another child since the birth of the five-year-old, who also could not walk since birth.

She claimed a seer told her the child was a python in human form and was responsible for her inability to have more children, advising her to "get rid of the child" to either have more children or avoid giving birth to others with the same condition. Public reaction has been strong, with many condemning the act and questioning the influence of spiritualists. The Edo State Police Command has not yet issued an official statement, and authorities are still verifying the full circumstances and the child's condition and whereabouts.