Insecurity: Oba Of Benin Summons Native Doctors, Traditional Priests, Others For Solutions

There are indications that hard time awaits perpetrators of criminalities in Edo State as the Benin Kingdom has decided to delve into the continued insecurity ravaging the state and the country through traditional means.

This followed a statement on Friday from the Oba’s palace announcing that 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.

The statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of Benin Traditional Council Secretary Frank Irabor says the meeting will hold on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Oba’s Palace at 12 p.m.

According to the statement, the meeting is convened under the authority and directive of Oba Ewuare II and must be treated with utmost urgency.

It clearly states that the meeting is aimed at exploring traditional means to complement government efforts in tackling insecurity.

Apart from this step, the Benin Traditional Council will also host youth leaders, known as Okaighele, the following day, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the same time and venue.