The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria.
This was announced in a statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of Benin Traditional Council Secretary Frank Irabor on Friday.
The meeting is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Oba’s Palace.
The palace emphasized that the meeting, convened under the authority of Oba Ewuare II, must be treated with utmost urgency.
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According to the statement, the purpose is to explore traditional methods to complement government efforts in addressing insecurity.
In a related development, the Benin Traditional Council will host youth leaders, known as Okaighele, on the following day, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the same time and venue.
This move signals the palace’s involvement as traditional institutions step in to support security agencies amid rising kidnappings and cult-related violence in the state.
