Omosigno Blessed, a native of Ugo Village in the Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State is currently in hiding after a violent assault on his family home left both of his parents dead and him narrowly escaping a similar fate.
The roots of the tragedy reportedly trace back to November 2015, following a family meeting where Omosigno’s father distributed the family inheritance among his children and wives.
However, the distribution sparked a bitter feud. Omosigno’s father’s second wife, allegedly dissatisfied with her share of the properties and funds, reportedly resorted to a campaign of terror to seize control of the entire estate.
Omosigno alleges that the second wife employed voodoo and occultism to target his branch of the family, an escalation he believes directly led to the initial health decline and eventual deaths of his parents.
The situation took a darker turn when she reportedly circulated Omosigno’s photograph to unknown assassins, placing a bounty on his head to ensure he could not lay claim to his father’s legacy.
The conflict reached a bloody climax during a night raid on the family residence.
According to Omosigno, the second wife’s son, his own half-brother reportedly orchestrated an attack involving members of the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) Black Axe, a notorious and violent cult confraternity.
The assailants stormed the home, brutally murdering Omosigno’s parents in cold blood. Omosigno himself was cornered and stabbed multiple times during the struggle.
In a desperate bid for survival, he managed to leap through a window and disappear into the darkness, leaving behind a home stained with the blood of his kin.
Perhaps most striking is Omosigno’s decision to bypass formal law enforcement channels. Despite the gravity of the murders, the survivor has refused to report the incident to the Nigeria Police Force.
Speaking from an undisclosed location, he expressed a profound lack of faith in the justice system, alleging that police protection in the region is a commodity reserved only for those capable of paying heavy bribes.
“I believe the police in Nigeria do not provide protection unless money is paid,” Omosigno stated, highlighting a broader national crisis of trust where citizens increasingly feel that the state’s security apparatus is inaccessible to the poor or those targeted by powerful cult groups.
The Edo State Police Command has yet to officially comment on the matter, as no formal case has been lodged.
However, the incident underscores the lethal intersection of traditional belief systems, land disputes, and the rising influence of campus-originated cults in local community feuds. For Omosigno Blessed, the quest for an inheritance has transformed into a desperate fight for a life lived in permanent exile.
