Police arrest mother and son in Ondo over alleged ritual plot
Three people were involved in an alleged ritual plot in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State. The Ondo State Police Command said it arrested Maria and her son Adewale for planning to use a 10-year-old boy for ritual purposes. The boy was rescued and is receiving medical attention. The police say the suspects confessed and will be charged after investigations.
What happened
- The Ondo State Police Command arrested Maria and her son Adewale in Ile-Oluji for an alleged ritual plot on 27th December, 2025.
- The 10-year-old victim was rescued and taken to a hospital.
- Police acted on a tip-off from a concerned citizen about suspicious activity.
- Preliminary investigations revealed that Maria and Adewale planned to use the boy for a money ritual with the help of an herbalist.
- The suspects are in custody and reportedly confessed to the crime.
