A tragic incident occurred in Ibadan, where a 14-year-old boy named Malik Kareem was reportedly beheaded in what is believed to be a ritual killing. The incident took place on Saturday evening in the Olorisaoko community within the Akinyele Local Government Area, throwing the area into a state of confusion and fear.
According to reports, Malik had recently completed his final West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) paper at Iyana Community Grammar School, Olode, Moniya, Ibadan. Sources revealed that Malik, along with three of his peers, had contacted a Muslim cleric for a money ritual. The cleric, who is now on the run, is alleged to have been involved in the gruesome act.
This disturbing event has prompted a significant reaction from the local community and authorities, who are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crime.
According to reports, the 14-year-old victim, Malik Kareem, was tragically betrayed by three of his peers who had secretly arranged with a Muslim cleric to have him killed for a money ritual. Unaware of the plot, Malik accompanied the group to the cleric. When Malik’s family was informed of the incident, they rushed to the scene only to find the cleric had fled, leaving behind Malik’s lifeless, beheaded body.
This gruesome discovery has deeply shaken the Olorisaoko community in Ibadan, with local authorities now actively investigating the case to bring those responsible to justice. The incident highlights the alarming rise in ritual-related crimes and the urgent need for stronger preventive measures.
