Woman in Kwara alleges neighbours set her house on fire over religion
A traditional religion practitioner in Ilorin, Kwara State, has accused her neighbours of burning down her house after repeated threats linked to her faith. The woman, described as a lawful property owner, reportedly faced hostility and intimidation from some residents since moving into the community. Despite police intervention and warnings, the threats allegedly escalated. She received a distress call on January 1, 2026, informing her that her house was on fire.
What happened
- The woman, a traditional religion practitioner, claimed her neighbours threatened her due to her faith.
- She reported ongoing intimidation and threats to the police, who warned those involved about her legal rights.
- Despite police warnings, she was directly told her house would be set ablaze if she continued her religious practices.
- On January 1, 2026, while attending the Osun Festival elsewhere, she was informed that her house in Ilorin was burning.
- The incident is described as a deliberate arson attack following explicit religious threats; police have not yet issued an official statement.
