Why Ritual Killings Are On The Rise In Nigeria

Nigeria Daily

Nigeria Daily
Why Ritual Killings Are On The Rise In Nigeria
Jan 15, 2025
Daniel Ariyo Oluwole


Ritual killing among Nigerian youths is on the rise, with Abuja recently shaken by reports of such crimes.
 

Figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that over 150 ritual killing cases, often linked to young people seeking quick wealth, were recorded in the past six months.  

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we explore the root causes, hear from victims, and discuss solutions to curb this trend.