A video showing the Onisa of Esin Ele invoking traditional deities to hunt down kidnappers responsible for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State has surfaced online, drawing widespread reactions.
The incident comes amid growing concern over the fate of several pupils and teachers reportedly kidnapped in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
In the viral footage shared by TheCable on Tuesday, May 19, a traditional priest identified as Muraina Mutairo, popularly known as the Onisa of Esin Ele, was seen performing spiritual rites aimed at securing the release of the abducted victims.
During the ritual session, the priest reportedly called on the gods and ancestral powers of the land to expose and punish those behind the kidnapping, while also pleading for the safe return of the schoolchildren and their teachers.
The development highlights the deep cultural and spiritual beliefs still practiced in many communities across Nigeria, especially during periods of fear, insecurity, and uncertainty.
Residents of the affected community have reportedly been gripped by anxiety since news of the abduction emerged, with many families desperately hoping for the safe rescue of the victims.
