Tradition is truly the passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation, especially by oral communication. The Nigerian police, Benin command got more than they bargained after they arrested a Chief priest and took him to their station in Benin which is considered a taboo in Benin land.

With the priest’s detention, an age-long tradition which says the Ohen N’ UKoni does not enter Benin, the abode of the Oba, had been desecrated.

Trouble started last week when operatives of the anti-cultism unit stormed Evbiekoi community following on a petition by John Elvis (aka Atekha), an ex-official of the banned Community Development Association (CDA).

Briefing reporters on the incident, Secretary of Evbiekoi community, Chief Paul Ajayi said: “The policemen shot sporadically and insisted on taking Chief Priest Usunalele to Benin City, despite pleas that the man does not enter Benin or he would die.

“A strange and mysterious....https://janefblog.com/6137-2taboo-police-receive-list-of-animals-to-sacrifice-for-detaining-edo-chief-priest/

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