There was pandemonium in
Delta State Government House, Asaba, staff and visitors scampered for safety,
following the appearance of an Owl in one of the offices.
The owl, according to
a reliable source, perched on a table in the office when the office was opened
by a lady working there, adding that the lady (name withheld) who was gripped
with fear raised alarm which attracted others who were just trying to settle
down for the day’s job at about 8 am.
The source, who pleaded
anonymity, said the owl was flogged to death and set ablaze by the workers who
saw its appearance as a sign of bad omen. He added that songs of praises and
worship were sung to adore the Almighty God for the few persons who picked up
courage and moved against the strange bird.
Speaking further, the
source said another lady (name withheld) who is also working in the Government
House rushed in few minutes later and threatened that at least five persons
would be killed to avenge the death of the owl, which she claimed to be hers.
Disclosing that the said lady hails from one of the villages in Okpe, the
source said; “We have decided to leave her for God.”
Whatever evil she planned
to wreck in the office with the owl, would revert to her.” Effort made to reach
the lady who claimed ownership of the owl proved abortive at press time.
However, a source close to her, said “She was just joking; nobody can claim
ownership of an owl.
“Do you really think
anybody in his or her right senses will come out publicly to claim ownership of
an owl and also threaten to kill five persons to avenge its death? It was a
mere joke and that issue has been handled and settled, the source said, adding
“We killed the owl, burnt it while drawing power from God Almighty who is the
maker of the heaven and earth. And we joined our faiths together in setting the
strange owl ablaze.
“Whatever evil plan it was
meant to wreck in our office has been returned to the sender. We are
untouchable”. As at the time of filing this report, effort was still being made
to reach the lady whose office the owl was found for comment on the matter.
According to an online dictionary, an Owl is a nocturnal bird of prey that
kills other creatures for food: appearing traditionally as warnings of doom and
as symbol of wisdom.
Nigerians are just too supertisious.
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