Man Arrested in Ekiti for Allegedly Attempting to Use Nephew for Money Ritual

A 23-year-old man, Solomon Fabiyi, has been arrested in Ekiti State for allegedly attempting to use his nephew, Jomiloju, for money rituals. The suspect was apprehended by police officers on February 14, 2025.

According to police reports, Fabiyi, who hails from Kwara State but was born in Ekiti, admitted during interrogation that he sought the services of a native doctor for a money ritual. He claimed that the native doctor assured him that the ritual would not result in death but would leave the victim with a lifelong ailment.

Fabiyi disclosed that he chose his nephew for the ritual, believing he could still provide him with an education and a good life while benefiting financially from the sacrifice. He also stated that he lived with Jomiloju’s mother and was responsible for looking after the boy.

The spokesperson for the Ekiti State Police Command, Sunday Abutu, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect confessed to the crime and has been charged in court.