After 2-year Investigation: Igwe-Kala Ju-ju Cult is dynamited. For 60 years the Igwe-Kala ju-ju cult in Eastern Nigeria evaded the law. Then the police began to investigate its evil practices. It was a battle of wits between the CID and the cult's spies that continued for two years. Finally the police swooped. The ju-ju shrine was dynamited from the bush, and 48 people convicted. But does it mean the extinction of Igwe-Kala?
Image Number: APN759851

APN759851

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 346 Description: After 2-year Investigation: Igwe-Kala Ju-ju Cult is dynamited. For 60 years the Igwe-Kala ju-ju cult in Eastern Nigeria evaded the law. Then the police began to investigate its evil practices. It was a battle of wits between the CID and the cult's spies that continued for two years. Finally the police swooped. The ju-ju shrine was dynamited from the bush, and 48 people convicted. But does it mean the extinction of Igwe-Kala? Country: Nigeria Date Created: 08-1963 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Drum Magazine photographer / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: