Fear Grips Igbe Town

Seven Books’ Man’s Activities Escalate from Banana Estate to School Route

IGBE — What started as uneasy whispers in Banana Estate has now swelled into a wave of palpable fear sweeping through Igbe town and its surrounding environment. A man, whose picture just got sent to igbenews but identity is known to the banana estate  community, has become the subject of intense anxiety after a string of increasingly bizarre and intimidating behaviors.

Residents report that the man was initially accused of experimenting with rituals drawn from the infamous “Seven Books of Moses”—a grimoire traditionally associated with occult practices. Witnesses in Banana Estate recall seeing him engage in unsettling acts, including pouring salt, sugar, and flour across public streets, lighting candles at odd hours, and spraying perfumes in patterns that many interpreted as attempts to spiritually intimidate the community.

Sometime ago, he was also accused of dropping Naira notes at people's doorsteps and on the streets of Banana Estate and its sister estate, Phase 1. Residents who discovered the money were reportedly confused and frightened, unsure whether picking it up would bring blessings or misfortune. Many left the notes untouched, further escalating the atmosphere of suspicion.

“He acted like someone testing something on us,” a former neighbor said. “We couldn’t sleep peacefully.”

The tension has since spread beyond the estate. In recent weeks, the man was spotted positioned dangerously close to a deserted street that serves as a daily route for primary school children returning from school. Parents have expressed distress, fearing for their children's safety—psychologically and physically.

The breaking point came when the man's landlady, acting out of concern for other tenants and the neighborhood, took him to the Tactical Team at Igbe Alagemo. While details of that engagement remain undisclosed, it is understood that the authorities are aware of the situation and are monitoring his behavior.

‘Even Influential Individuals Stepped Back’

Several prominent figures in Banana Estate, known for their ability to counsel and rehabilitate troubled individuals, reportedly attempted to intervene. According to community insiders, these influential personalities later stepped back—not from a lack of will, but out of fear that the man might “spoil their names in the community.”

“They tried to change him,” a source close to one of the mediators said. “But when someone is that deep into things that defy normal understanding, you don't want your reputation dragged into something you cannot control.”

Picture Sent to IgbeNews – Public Help Needed

In a bid to get to the bottom of this matter, IgbeNews has received a recent photograph of the man in question. That picture was taken at Godstime Estate in Igbe.

We are now appealing to the general public—especially those who may have had past dealings, encounters, or any form of relationship with him—to come forward.

If you know this man, have lived with him, worked with him, or experienced any similar behavior from him elsewhere (including finding Naira notes at your doorstep or on the streets of Banana Estate or Phase 1), please reach out to IgbeNews immediately.

We want to confirm whether he has always been this way or if something recent triggered his actions. More importantly, we seek to answer the question on every resident's mind: Is he a good person who has lost his way, or is there genuine cause for alarm?

How to Reach IgbeNews

· WhatsApp / Call: 09039997678

· In-person: IgbeNews Office, by Banana Estate Town Hall,  community road, igbe Oladehinde 

· Email: igbenews@gmail.com 

All information shared will be treated with confidentiality. Your identity will be protected.

As of now, the man remains within the community, though his movements are said to be under close watch. Calls are growing for a more structured intervention—one that balances psychological evaluation with community safety.

What You Should Know

· The “Seven Books of Moses” is a historical text often linked to ritual magic and esoteric practices. Its application in public spaces is widely condemned by both traditional and modern community leaders.

· Dropping Naira notes in such a manner is not only potentially ritualistic but also constitutes misuse of the national currency—an offense under Nigerian law.

· Parents are advised to accompany younger children along the affected route until the situation is clarified.

· Community message: Report suspicious or intimidating behavior to block or estate watch leaders. Do not resort to mob action.

If you recognize the man whose picture was recently taken at Godstime Estate in Igbe and sent to IgbeNews—or if you were among those who found Naira notes at your doorstep in Banana Estate or Phase 1—contact us immediately. Let your voice help us separate truth from fear.

Stay informed. Stay safe. This is IgbeNews.