Black coffins and ritual items deposited at residence of ex-Bursar of UNIBEN
Monday, April 02, 2012Omoba
This
mystery is yet to be unraveled as former Bursar of the University of Benin, Dr
May Nwoye has demanded for police protection following the discovery of more
coffins and some sacrificial items in front of her official residence.
Last
Thursday night, two black coffins draped with three red strip clothing and two
earthen wares containing slain chickens were placed in front of her
residence. Another coffin including an earthen ware containing sacrificial
items such as dead rabbits, a human-like carved image, three eggs and other
items were also deposited in front of her residence.
The
presence of the coffins and sacrificial items caused panic among other senior
staffers of the university. Nwoye said she was surprised to see the
coffins and sacrificial items when she woke up. She said neighbours called
about 12 midnight to inform her that some persons were offloading some things
at the gate leading to her residence. Nwoye said she contacted the police
who took her statement before removing the coffins and the sacrificial items.
The
former Bursar, who appealed for police protection, said those after her life
and that of her family were bent on forcing her out of the
institution. She said she had been receiving anonymous calls from
different persons threatening to deal with her if she pursues her reappointment
as Bursar of the university.
Meanwhile,
the mother of the Vice Chancellor of the university, Madam Ifueko Lucy Oshodin
is dead. A statement signed by Osarenren said she died at the age of 94
and is survived by UNIBEN VC, Prof Osayuki Oshodin and two daughters.
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