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 about the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria.
A statement signed by Victor Nosakhare on behalf of the Benin Traditional Council Secretary, Frank Irabor, on Friday says the meeting will hold at 12 p.m. prompt on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Oba’s palace. The palace said the meeting, convened under the authority and directive of Oba Ewuare II, must be treated with utmost urgency.
According to the statement, the aim is to explore traditional means to complement government efforts in tackling insecurity.
In a related move, the Benin Traditional Council will host youth leaders, known as Okaighele, the following day — Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — at the same time and venue, another palace statement said.
The development signalled the involvement of the palace as traditional institutions moved to support security agencies amid rising kidnapping and cult-related violence in the state. (NAN)
