Killing of twins in Nigeria

The killing of twins was a cultural practice among some ethnic groups in Nigeria, predominantly among the Igbo and the Efik people. Giving birth to twins was considered a bad omen that could bring devastation or calamity upon society. Twin babies were believed not to be humans, and were seen as evil. Although twin killing continues in some remote areas, it is sometimes dismissed as a myth. In the 21st century, it is believed that killing of twins as a sacrifice still exists among those living in Nigeria's federal capital territory.

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