Although there exists countless forests in Nigeria, some forests in ‘Naija’ are simply a no-go area, they are as scary as hell itself. Here are 10 of such forests in the country.

Falgore Forest Kano

Located in the midst of three local government areas in Kano state is a massive piece of nature that has gradually become a scary monster. Residents and passersby avoid hanging around it, they hurriedly pass by without staying to take any form of inquisitive look. This massive natural entity is none other than Falgore Forest in Kano state.

Residents and indigenes of Riding Wada, Sumaila, and Doguwa local governments can give you a proper low down of what having such a feared forest within their boundaries has brought them.

Due to the thick and impenetrable nature of this forest, it has become a safe haven for criminals who seek a hideout for their untoward activities. The forest is also infested with all sorts of wild creatures who roam loose all coming together to make this forest a scary landmark.

Kamuku Forest Kaduna

So large is the Kamuku Forest it was dubbed the ‘Sambisa' of Kaduna State. This forest is bordered by five states, namely: Kaduna, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi and Niger state. This gives you a hint of how large this forest is.

Aside from the tall trees which are dominant in this forest, the vegetation is quite sparse, to say the least (especially during the dry season). So what makes Kamuku a dreaded forest in Nigeria?

This forest is mostly dreaded because of Fulani herdsmen, armed bandits and other terrorists who have comfortably made Kamuku their new home. Last year, the situation got so bad that Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, had to call for meeting with the governors of the four other affected states to discuss on how best to secure their states from activities going on in the forest.

There was a raid on the forest earlier this year by security operative and some criminals were apprehended and about 2000 cows were recovered, however, Kamuku remains a dreaded forest.

Yan Mangu Forest Zamfara

In the tropical town of Zamfara, sits a gift of nature, a real blessing to the ecosystem. Indigenes and settlers in Zamfara have come to appreciate this natural mass named the Yan Mangu forest. Cattle rearers comfortably took their cattle into the forest for grazing, young children will often enter the forest to pick fruits, while some farmers would cultivate the outskirts of the forest.

All this changed in January this year when cattle rustlers and armed Fulani herdsmen decided to make the Yan Mangu their new home. Farmers steered clear of the area for fear of lives, children were sternly warned to stay away from the vicinity of the forest to avoid abduction and being killed.

The situation got so bad that the Federal Government had to send soldiers to raid the forest and drive out bandits using the place as a hideout, but the situation is still dire. People still talk about the Yan Mangu in hushed voices and many still dread the forest.

Edumanom Forest Bayelsa

The Edumanom forest in Bayelsa is a forest reserve that is being protected from poaching and illegal lumbering by the Federal Government of Nigeria. On why this forest is on our list of the feared forests; this is because of the impenetrable nature of the forest as well as the vast variety of wildlife prevalent in this forest.

Numerous dangerous animals roam the forest freely, a feature which makes the forest a dangerous place to be in.

Osun Sacred Grove forest Osun

Located in Osun state Nigeria is a dense forest that stands as a symbol for the Osun people as a sacred piece of creation which they do not joke with.

This forest, which is rich in vegetation is quite a scary one. The entrance is adorned with all sorts of carvings, sculptures of gods and goddesses whom the people still worship today. It is believed that this forest is protected by a river goddess who oversees every activity going on in the forest. The diabolical activities that take place in the Osun sacred Grove make it an eerie and scary place to be in.

Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi

In Bauchi State Nigeria is a forest which was so infested with wild animals that the then British Government in 1956 had to swoop in and convert the forest into a game reserve. The Yankari Reserve remains one of the deadly places to visit unaccompanied by a guide.

It is said that the reserve has the largest settlement of elephants in West Africa. The presence of lions, crocodiles, hippo, cheetahs among other wildlife makes the forest quite fearful. The Yankari Reserve remains a great tourist attraction in Nigeria. However, the forest remains feared due to the presence of wildlife.

Igbele Forest, Delta

In Ode-Itsekiri Warri, Delta State Nigeria, has located in it, an eerie forest that sends shivers down the spine of those who go near it. Named the ‘Igbele’ which in itself means ‘Evil Forest’. This forest apart from being dense and rich in vegetation is named the Igbele because of the diabolical practices that go on there.

The Itsekiri tribe is said to have an ancient practice, in which every corpse about to be buried is made to undergo a form of test by an oracle. The oracle tests if the deceased was a witch or a cruel person during their lifetime. If the oracle declares that the person was bad during their lifetime, the corpse is not buried but dumped in Igbele forest. This practice has made the place a fearful place to be in, as it said to be littered with bones of corpses which had been dumped in the forest in the past.

You might wonder if this practice still exists in our time and age; well it does, you can ask the next Itsekiri man you see. If he blow you no call me oh!

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Wen I saw igbele forest Delta state. I just know their own will be different. Na just witchcraft full itsekiri

What of sambisa forest

Home of boko harm

fastguy10:
What of sambisa forest

Sambisa forest na no 1 if you check the site

girlfromafrica:


Sambisa forest na no 1 if you check the site

Is nt there

So we hav large forests with enormous deposit of wildlives in dis country...

*Osun Sacred Grove forest Osun*..........
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You are very wrong about this Yes it's a scary forest but people go there and come back safety. This is the place Osun osogbo is held and 've watched over three movies using this place as location

Solitin40:
*Osun Sacred Grove forest Osun*..........
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You are very wrong about this Yes it's a scary forest but people go there and come back safety. This is the place Osun osogbo is held and 've watched over three movies using this place as location

Take a selfie there by 12 A.M and post it here...then I go believe you.

girlfromafrica:

Take a selfie there by 12 A.M and post it here...then I go believe you.

Hello it's obvious that you don't know what you are saying

Thisis2raw:
Wen I saw igbalodehunter forest Delta state. I just know their own will be different. Na just witchcraft itsekiri

*SMH*

Thisis2raw:
Wen I saw igbele forest Delta state. I just know their own will be different. Na just witchcraft full itsekiri

Still makes me

I didn't see sambisa forest. What's happening?