The Onisa of Esin Ele in Oyo State, Muraina Mutairo, has invoked traditional gods following the recent attack on schools and the abduction of pupils, students and teachers in Aholo-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area.
The traditional ruler was seen in a viral video performing traditional rites while calling on the gods to go after those responsible for the attack and ensure the safe return of the abducted victims.
Traditional Ruler Performs Rites
During the gathering attended by residents of the community, Mutairo reportedly declared that the attackers would face severe consequences if the kidnapped victims were not returned safely.
The incident comes days after gunmen invaded schools in the area and abducted several pupils, students and teachers, throwing the community into panic.
The attack has continued to trigger outrage and fear across Oyo State and beyond, as concerns grow over worsening insecurity in parts of the country.
Beheaded Teacher’s Photos Emerge
Meanwhile, photos of one of the abducted teachers, Michael Oyedekun, have surfaced online following reports of his death.
Oyedekun was reportedly beheaded by the attackers in a disturbing video that circulated widely on social media earlier this week.
The footage sparked grief and condemnation nationwide, with many Nigerians calling on the government to strengthen security and protect vulnerable communities.
Family Appeals Over Viral Video
Amid the spread of the graphic footage, a family member identified as Adesewa Oladosu appealed to Nigerians to stop sharing the video of the teacher’s killing.
In an emotional Facebook post, she described the continued circulation of the footage as deeply traumatising for the family, especially the deceased’s children and relatives.
She urged the public to use only officially approved family photographs whenever discussing the incident online.
The development has also reignited conversations around the psychological impact of violent content shared on social media during national tragedies.
Muraina Mutairo, Onisa of Esin Ele, evoking the gods to go after the abductors and bring back Ogbomoso school abductees safelypic.twitter.com/h8GOqT3ZbI
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