Oba Ewuare II declares spiritual war on kidnappers, fixes July 10 for palace curse.

The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has fixed July 10 as the date to place a curse on kidnappers, armed robbers and other individuals posing security threats within his kingdom and across Edo State.

The revered traditional ruler, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, directed native doctors, the water goddess priestess Osokpikan, and followers of Aiyelala and Olokun to assemble on the appointed date with all instruments in their possession for the exercise.
According to him, “Today is a great day. I welcome you with the power of our ancestors. Many things that are not supposed to be happening are happening in this state. We have to pray. Those that want to destroy the kingdom will not succeed.”
Speaking through Chief Osaigbovo Osamwonyi, the Akenuwa of Benin, Oba Ewuare II explained that the initiative was aimed at complementing the efforts of the state government in maintaining peace and security.
“You all know what is happening. The Oba is trying to bring peace. All the bad things are what we want to wipe away. Use all that you have to send all the wicked ones away, so that we can have a good sleep.
“We don’t want kidnapping, armed robbery and other social vices in this state. We want peace. The Palace has done much behind closed doors. Use all that you have to chase away wicked ones.
“After 10 days, you all will return to the Palace with all you have to place a curse on whoever and wherever they are. We want to see change.”
Also speaking, Chief Egboye expressed confidence that the planned prayers and traditional rites would achieve their objective.
“Our Oba called us to remove all the wahala in this state. The prayers and actions will work. That is what our forefathers did. It has never failed,” he said.
The Ohen N’Ogbeguma N’Ayen, Princess Juliet Ehigiamusoe, assured that worshippers would gather all necessary items from both land and water in obedience to the monarch’s directive.
“We will come out with all things in the river and on the land to carry out the Oba’s order,” she said.
(Source: The Nation, excluding headline).