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The Ibadan forest of horror, popularly known as Soka, is a ritual killer's den discovered in Soka forest in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.[1] The forest of horror was unintentionally discovered on March 22, 2014 by a commercial motorcyclist in the area.[2][3] Over twenty decomposed human bodies and hundreds of human skulls were found dispersed throughout the forest, and over twenty people were rescued from the forest.[4] Governor of Oyo State Abiola Ajimobi visited the forest after it was unveiled.[5] A building with several items, including children's and adult clothing, mats and other household items, was found in the forest.[6] The activities that occurred in the forest are believed to have been coordinated by unknown kidnappers and ritualists in the state who are often patronized by some affluent Nigerians and politicians who use human flesh for rituals.[7]

Reactions

The discovery of the horror forest generated controversy throughout Nigeria. It raises some question on the security of the state and the need to strengthen it.[8] There was a concern on the link between the management (kidnappers and ritualist) of the horror forest and some top government officials and notable politicians in the state but there seems to be no clear evidence to establish that fact.[9] There was a claim by the youth in the area that the Oyo State Police command refused to investigate the forest despite several kidnapping cases reported in the state.[10] Some of the survivors rescued from the den claimed that the ritualist kidnapped victims by claiming to be the officials of the urban renewal initiative coordinated by the Oyo State government.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ "Soka forest of horror Ibadan one found more feared underground". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  2. ^ "Ibadan horror victim recounts ordeal in forest". Punch News. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  3. ^ "Nigerian 'House of Horror' riot in Ibadan". BBC News. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  4. ^ "Ibadan horror: Soka forest yet to be cleared". Punch News. Archived from the original on May 31, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  5. ^ "Ibadan Horror Forest: Eyewitness Recounts What Happened". Information Nigeria. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  6. ^ "Ibadan forest of horror: Police arrest six suspects". The Nation. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  7. ^ "Forest of horror that throws Ibadan into confusion". New Telegraph. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  8. ^ "Soka Forest of Horror in Ibadan - More Victims Might Be Underneath". Nigerian bulletin. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  9. ^ "That forest of horror in Ibadan". Daily independent. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  10. ^ "Man caught with 3 human tongues in Ibadan". The Sun News. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  11. ^ "True face horror Ibadan bow knife expose herdsmen suspect". Vanguard News. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  12. ^ "Nigeria: Police probe Ibadan 'house of horror'". BBC News. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
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