Teen Tragedy in Ogun: Father’s Story of Suspected Ritualist Attack
📰 Reported Incident: Teen Slain for Ritual — Father Seeks Justice
- In Ikosi‑Ejinrin, Lagos State, a similar case involved a 20‑year‑old father petitioning police after his son was allegedly killed for ritual purposes, and the police reportedly demanded ₦100,000 before proceeding.
- In Ogun State, a highly publicized case involved a 20‑year‑old man named Ridwan who killed his own father at Oshoku Village, Ijebu North LGA, and removed private parts for ritual under directions from an alleged ritualist. He confessed to officers of the So‑Safe Corps and was arrested.
- In March 2024, a court remanded nine suspects in Ogun for the alleged kidnapping and ritual murder of six girls. The charges included murder, kidnapping, robbery, and conspiracy.
🧔 Father’s Perspective: Petition and Demands for Justice
While your mention of a “father’s story” from Ogun hasn’t matched any widely circulated case, parallels exist:
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- Fathers of victims have notoriously petitioned police after ritual killings, as seen in Lagos, where investigators were accused of demanding bribe to act.
- In Ogun, families are often left seeking intervention due to slow or compromised investigations in ritual-linked murders like the Ridwan case or the multi-girl kidnappings.
🔍 Context: Ritual Killings in Ogun State
- A seven-year-old girl was reportedly murdered by a suspected ritualist in Ota, Ogun State, who allegedly hid in an abandoned building, later discovered with charms and a goat nearby.
- In December 2024, police arrested a suspect in Abeokuta found with a fresh human head and dismembered body parts, showcasing the ongoing trend and severity of ritual crimes.
- Even in Oyo State, the infamous “forest of horror” killings exposed ritual murder syndicates active across adjacent regions including Ogun.
⚖️ Why Fathers Often Take Public Action
| Observation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Police inertia or corruption | In multiple cases, families allege that law enforcement either delayed action or sought bribes |
| Community fear of reprisal | Victims’ families are often afraid to speak, amplifying the impact when a father goes public |
| Systemic mistrust | Weak institutions and poor follow-up embolden families to resort to public appeals |
âś… Summary
- The confirmed Ogun case involving a father petitioning the police amid alleged ritual killing has not been publicly reported with explicit mention of “father’s testimony” in that same manner as Lagos, but similar dynamics are evident.
- Confirmed cases in Ogun include:
- Ridwan who killed his father and removed body parts for ritual use.
- Court proceedings over kidnapping and ritual murder of six girls.
- Other individual ritual killings, including that of a child in Ota.
- Fathers or families in these incidents commonly allege police bribery, slow investigations, or cover-ups—mirroring broader concerns across Southwest Nigeria
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