Residents of Mosarajo village in Atakumosa West Local Government Area Osun state now live in panic even as many have fled the village following the discovery of an awful shrine in the village by security operatives.
Police and other security operatives including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) had on Friday discovered a shrine where human parts were allegdly being sold in the village located close to Ile-Ife.Already, four persons have been arrested by the Police for allegedly operating the shrine, which covers about an acre of land in the village.
Residents of the village now live in fear and panic even as it was gathered that many of them fled overnight for fear of being arrested by the Police.
Sunday Sun reliably gathered that a good number of people from all parts of the country patronize the shrine and many of them had been duped by those operating the shrine.
The shrine, which is a replica of the dreaded Okija shrine, was discovered by security operatives following a tip-off by some residents of the village.
The owner of the shrine who was simply identified as Aliyu (a.k.a Aburagbaja) a native of Inisa in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of the state was said to be using the shrine to defraud unsuspecting people.
Although no dead body was discovered in the shrine located inside a thick forest, a live python was seen inside a coffin Aliyu allegedly constructed to invoke the spirit that produces fake naira and foreign currencies.
He was also said to be using the shrine to assist people seeking appointments into high offices; those in dare need of children and all sorts of problems.
Those arrested along with Aliyu are Eneji John (55), Tosin Olalekan (17) and Segun Fakanyi (13). They were said to be his aides.
The shrine consists of different huts; underground tunnel; idols; tombs; naira notes; fake dollar notes; black native pots among others.
The State Commissioner of Police, Mrs. Dorothy Gimba who confirmed the strange discovery said the state Police command had commenced investigation and the suspects would soon be arraigned in court.
The owner of the shrine (Aliyu) confirmed ownership of the shrine, saying he was formerly selling herbs in Lagos and was introduced to the business by a man from Ekiti State simply identified as SOJ in 2003.
He claimed that the shrine was put up in the village early this year, saying the graves, masquerades and other idols in the shrine were to terrify his unsuspecting “customers” to do his bidding by bringing money for sacrifices to appease the gods to answer their prayers.
Aliyu also disclosed further that he committed N4million into the business, adding that influential people in the society were those bringing customers for him.
He claimed that he received close to 15 customers every week.
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ReplyDeleteThe security agents should also investigate these shrines in Lagos to ascertain the kind of animals that owns the bloods found there
ReplyDeleteGreed&lack of the fear of God. How can a man with 4million not get something better to do than operate a shrine? Evils in the land. God , please keep&preserve your own.
ReplyDeleteCkn, I was in d shrine n capture everywhere in d area. If u I can Sen d pictures to u let me know how to contact u with little story I have.
ReplyDeleteAliyu alias teejay the police are looking for you. Or if you prefare accomodation 4million per month.
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ReplyDeleteYorubas wont talk now but if it were in igboland they will tag all igbos ritualists and money loving race. I dont understand this yoruba hypocrite and silence over this evil in their soil
ReplyDelete@ Chidi, why are you bringing ethnicity into an issue like this? I believe all of us should live and see things as ONE Nigeria not creating enemity. BABA abeg think twice before you do things, not just for your good only but for every one of us ! Peace
ReplyDeleteBut when okija shrine broke out and Yorubas were tagging all igbos ritualists and money loving tribe did u remember one nigeria?
ReplyDelete@ Chidi, my coment/advice is not to only Igbos but also to the Yorubas that think the way u do. Brother, am not up for this kind of argument just think things though before u act, it will always help u. Peace!
ReplyDeleteD issue of rape nd etc hv been so tremendous among d yorubas
ReplyDeleteok seun D, one love
ReplyDeleteBigotry is spreding like cancer in many hearts. I congratulate Chidi for seeing the error of his stance and to Seun for not allowing himself to be dragged into another ethnic bickering but making his point nonetheless. Its time this generating divest itself of the destructive vestiges of hatred bequeated by ethnic nationalists of yore. We will make better progress without the yoke
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