I saw shocking statuette when I went to ask my landlord why he hasn’t asked for rent for 5 years – Tenant cries out

A disturbing personal account shared online has sparked widespread reactions after a tenant claimed her landlord secretly used spiritual practices in exchange for years of unpaid rent.

The narrator, identified as Ella, described how what appeared to be kindness from her landlord later revealed a frightening and life-altering discovery involving her and other tenants.

Five Years of Free Rent Raised Suspicion

Ella said she lived in an apartment with several roommates under a landlord known as Baba Awani, who appeared unusually generous.

For five years, the landlord never collected rent, despite repeated attempts by the tenants to pay him.

According to Ella, Baba Awani always smiled and asked her to keep the money, citing a tough economy.

He instead requested small items like schnapps and kola nuts, claiming they were for prayers.

The tenants admired him and nicknamed him “God’s envoy,” believing they were blessed to have such a landlord.

Strange Misfortunes Begin to Follow Tenants

Ella explained that shortly after the rent stopped, their lives began to deteriorate in troubling ways.

She and her roommates lost their banking jobs and struggled to find new employment.

Her fiancé later left her, while other tenants faced broken relationships, death, or sudden relocation.

Several residents reportedly developed strange illnesses that doctors could not explain.

Other Tenants Also Affected

Ella said the misfortune was not limited to her apartment alone.

A woman identified as Mama Sounadine, who once sold clothes, now survives by begging for garri.

Another tenant, Papa Hugo, who previously owned three cars, now walks barefoot after suffering a stroke.

Despite their suffering, all tenants still lived under what appeared to be “free rent.”

Forbidden Room Sparks Shocking Discovery

The situation escalated when Baba Awani travelled to his village for a festival and forgot to lock a side door.

Ella said the door led to a room he always called a “Prayer Hall,” warning tenants never to enter it.

Driven by fear and curiosity, the tenants entered the room at midnight while he was away.

What they found inside left them terrified.

Clay Dolls and Names of Tenants Found

Inside the dark room, red candles lit a circle of ten clay dolls arranged on the floor.

Each doll reportedly carried a name label belonging to tenants in the compound.

One doll named Mama Sounadine was tied with rags, while Papa Hugo’s doll had broken legs.

Ella noted that Papa Hugo suffered a stroke shortly before this discovery.

Dolls Linked to Personal Struggles

Ella said the dolls bearing her name and those of her roommates were wrapped in black nylon bags.

The dolls’ mouths were sealed with padlocks, which she believed explained their repeated failures during job interviews.

At the centre of the circle was a large calabash filled with new 1,000 franc notes.

She claimed this revealed that their “free rent” came at the cost of their destinies.

Terrifying Encounter Forces Tenants to Flee

As Ella attempted to touch one of the dolls, a strange voice warned her that breaking it would mean death.

She said the voice came from a large black cat sitting on the landlord’s chair.

According to her, the cat spoke with a human-like voice and warned her of madness if she interfered.

The tenants immediately fled the room, the building, and the area without stopping.

Landlord Calls After Escape

Ella ended her account by saying her phone began ringing shortly after they escaped.

She claimed the caller was Baba Awani and added ominously that “he knows.”