A middle aged man from Ebonyi State, Mr. Michael Eje, who was accused of killing a sacred snake belonging to Nkpor In Anambra State allegedly been subjected to public harassment and humiliation by youths
In the disturbing footage which has been trending online, Eje was seen being paraded around the community while being beaten and ridiculed for killing a snake considered sacred by locals.
Narrating his ordeal, Mr. Eje, a native of Onueke in Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, said he was working at a building site for his employer when he encountered the snake hidden beneath some old blocks. According to him, the snake suddenly lunged at him, prompting him to kill it in self-defense.
He said he had no prior knowledge that killing a snake was considered an abomination in the community, as no one had ever informed him of such a custom.
Eje and his wife according reports, recounted the traumatic experience, explaining that he was beaten and forced to chant dirges for the snake while being paraded through the community. He was later fined ₦50,000.
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