Oba Ewuare II Calls Native Doctors and Priests to Palace Meeting on Security Crisis

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests and priestesses for an emergency session at the palace in Benin City. The meeting, set for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, will explore indigenous methods to support government efforts against rising kidnappings, cult violence and other crimes in Edo State and its neighbouring areas. A follow-up gathering with youth leaders (Okaighele) is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, underlining the palace’s push for broader community involvement in public safety. The initiative highlights the increasing collaboration between traditional institutions and security agencies to restore peace and stability.

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