Audio By Carbonatix
Dozens of women in the Nigerian town of Owo have been marching to voice their outrage at the killing of at least 22 people in a local church at the weekend.
"I am here in the midst of my people. We are mourning. What happened was war," said Yemi Mahmoud, former Ondo state commissioner for women's affairs and social development.
She said the women, mostly from the town’s market, wanted the perpetrators to pay for their sins - so they had placed a curse on the attackers by enacting a local rite.
Most ethnic groups in Nigeria believe that the curses from women - especially mothers - carry some significance.
"We want them brought to book,” Ms Mahmoud explained.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
‘I will never forget you’ – Kennedy Agyapong thanks supporters, NPP delegates after primaries
1 hour -
Woman found dead in boyfriend’s room at Somanya
3 hours -
Woman feared dead after being swept away in Nima drain amid heavy rain
3 hours -
Court grants GH¢10k bail to trader who posed as soldier at 37 Military Hospital
3 hours -
Tano North MP secures funding to reconstruct decades-old Yamfo Market
3 hours -
Haruna Iddrisu discharged after road traffic accident
3 hours -
Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine’s bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed
4 hours -
Human trafficking and cyber fraud syndicate busted at Pokuase
4 hours -
Photos: First Lady attends African First Ladies for Development meeting in Ethiopia
4 hours -
2026 U20 WWCQ: Black Princesses beat South Africa to make final round
4 hours -
World Para Athletics: UAE Ambassador applauds Ghana for medal-winning feat
5 hours -
Photos: Ghana’s path to AU Chairmanship begins with Vice Chair election
5 hours -
Chinese business leader Xu Ningquan champions lawful investment and deeper Ghana–China trade ties
6 hours -
President Mahama elected AU First Vice Chair as Burundi takes over leadership
6 hours -
Police work to restore calm and clear road after fatal tanker crash on Suhum–Nsawam Highway
7 hours