Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a mother and her son for allegedly attempting to use a 10-year-old boy for money rituals. The suspect, Maria, 53, who is the mother of Adewale, 28, was nabbed in Ile-Oluji, headquarters of the Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area of the state, along with her son. Abayomi stated that, “Preliminary investigations revealed that Maria conspired with her son, Adewale, to engage the services of an herbalist to use the victim for a money ritual. “Commending the operatives for their swift response and professional conduct, the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, emphasised the critical role of intelligence-led policing in proactive crime prevention. He reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across the State.

Source: The Guardian January 03, 2026 18:22 UTC