WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU
Tumultuous uproar erupted in Okeagbe community, Delta State, after a cleric from God’s Grace Ministry reportedly killed a revered boa, inciting widespread protests.
The cleric fled, leaving behind unrest and demands for cultural rituals to cleanse the town and proper burial rites for the sacred snake. Residents, outraged by what they deem a sacrilege, marched to security stations and halted church services, emphasizing the importance of respecting their cultural beliefs.
The tense situation underscores the clash between religious practices and community reverence for the sacred snake.
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