Top traditionalists around Nigeria have converged in Akure, the
capital of Ondo to attend the burial of deceased national leader of
the Ogboni confraternity-Chief Araba Ajemoju. And in the midst of all
the preparations, anxiety and fear lurks everywhere, as there are
widespread rumours that people will be killed to honour the dead.
The streets have been deserted, and even strangers are not being
allowed in the parks, because there is the belief that strangers and
non-indegenes will be the main targets. Yesterday, rumours of a curfew
holding in the evening. Between 5pm and 6am emerged, and without
waiting for comfirmation, people fled into their homes out of fear.
Shops have closed down before 6pm since Chief Araba's death.
However, the police has assured that there will be no loss of lives
or property, but that the traditions of the people will still be
respected.
capital of Ondo to attend the burial of deceased national leader of
the Ogboni confraternity-Chief Araba Ajemoju. And in the midst of all
the preparations, anxiety and fear lurks everywhere, as there are
widespread rumours that people will be killed to honour the dead.
The streets have been deserted, and even strangers are not being
allowed in the parks, because there is the belief that strangers and
non-indegenes will be the main targets. Yesterday, rumours of a curfew
holding in the evening. Between 5pm and 6am emerged, and without
waiting for comfirmation, people fled into their homes out of fear.
Shops have closed down before 6pm since Chief Araba's death.
However, the police has assured that there will be no loss of lives
or property, but that the traditions of the people will still be
respected.
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