Failed Ritual Attempt: Ondo Police Arrest Mother, Son, Rescue Victim

By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Police Command has foiled an alleged money ritual plot involving a mother and her son, rescuing a 10-year-old boy who was reportedly about to be used for ritual purposes in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State.

The operation led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Maria (female, 53 years) and Adewale (male, 28 years), while a10-year-old boy, who was allegedly intended to be used for a ritual was successfully rescued.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Abayomi Jimoh, the operation was foiled by a tip-off from a concerned resident who noticed suspicious movements suggestive of ritual activity.

“Our operatives acted swiftly on credible intelligence and successfully rescued a 10-year-old boy, who was allegedly intended to be used for money ritual,” the Police said in a statement issued on Saturday.

The child was immediately taken to a hospital for medical examination and care, while the suspects were taken into custody.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman allegedly conspired with her biological son to engage the services of an herbalist to carry out the ritual in a desperate attempt to acquire wealth.

“Investigations so far indicate that the suspects confessed to planning the ritual act before they were intercepted,” the Police disclosed.