There exists a Crater Lake Am-Pidong in Ampang West of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau, which is dreaded for abducting people if it is not appeased.

The Crater Lake, formed reportedly as a result of volcanic eruptions, covers an area of 0.5 hectares.

It is also estimated to be 11km deep and has never dried up within the West Africa sub-region.

The Crater Lake was initially developed as a tourist site in Plateau.

There are great folk tales handed from generations to generations about the Crater Lake and its significance.

An olive tree located at the edge of it is believed to be so sacred that nobody dares to climb the tree without throwing seeds to the lake.
To avoid being abducted by the Lake, you have to seek permission before plucking the black fruits.

And when you do, the first seven darkest seeds must be thrown into the lake else the climbers gets stuck up.

The lake is believed to be the only the one in West Africa that retains water, but does not release it to any channel.

Myths say that even when you fetch its water in a container, it does not flow to any channel when it is being poured

Africans and superstitious beliefs are inseparable.