Man Arrested for Attempting to Use 7-Year-Old Nephew for Ritual in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Solomon Fabiyi, for allegedly attempting to use his seven-year-old nephew, Jomiloju, for a money ritual.

According to the state police spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu, Fabiyi, who resides with his parents and the victim in Ado-Ekiti, was apprehended on Friday, February 14, 2025, before he could carry out the act.

Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Abutu confirmed that Fabiyi confessed to the crime and had already been arraigned.

“He was arrested by our operatives on Friday, 14th February 2025, at about 19:00hrs through a tip-off while he was on the verge of using his nephew for a money ritual,” Abutu stated.

A viral video circulating on social media shows Fabiyi admitting that a local herbalist instructed him to bring someone for the ritual, assuring him that the victim would not die but would suffer from an ailment.

However, in a dramatic turn of events, the same herbalist who allegedly gave Fabiyi the instructions later alerted the police when he brought the child for the ritual, leading to his arrest.

The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to prevent such incidents.