A community, Opu-Nembe Kingdom in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has given the culprits responsible for the alleged burial of python remains for rituals within the community six days to confess or face traditional consequences.
This is coming on the heels of mysterious swarm of bees that invaded the community square—a development locals interpreted as a spiritual warning triggered by the violation of a sacred taboo.
Community sources said the sudden and unexplained appearance of the bees was seen as a bad omen, prompting elders to consult traditional medicine men for answers.
According to them, traditionalists reportedly traced the source of the spiritual disturbance to the alleged burial of python remains within the community—a revelation that has sparked fear and anxiety among locals.
“The identity of those involved in the sacrilege is still unknown’, one of the sources said.
In Nembe tradition, pythons are considered sacred creatures whose killing is strictly forbidden. Violators are said to face severe traditional sanctions, including the performance of elaborate funeral rites for the slain reptile. The use of python parts for any purpose is also considered taboo.
