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The wrath of the newcrowned Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II at the weekend descended heavily on the family of Uhumwangho Village, Uhunmwode Local Government Area of the state who forged ahead with burial ceremonies of their father despite the ban on burial rites.

It could be recalled that burial rites in the kingdom were prohibited prior to the official announcement of the burial rites of the late Oba which is yet to be lifted Chiefs from the Oba palace were said to have stormed Iguodala Primary School, venue for the burial ceremony where social dance for the burial ceremonies were ongoing and tied ‘Umehe’ leaves on the food, drinks, which forbid people from eating them. The ‘Umenhe’ leaves was an indicator of an abomination committed against the land and the Oba.

Consequently other members of the some of the family were said to have been arrested and taken to the palace while the musician hired to provide entertainment was also dragged to the palace.

Palace sources said the family was asked to buy some sacrificial items to cleanse the land.

One of the family members arrested who gave her name as Josephine Ehimwenma said they were told by some Chiefs from the palace to go on with the burial arrangements since the actual coronation has been done.

“Three days ago I reached the palace and I met some Chiefs and told them that I have buried my father that I just want to entertain friends and well wishers. They said I should go ahead and demanded for chop money. I gave them N500”.

Meanwhile, glamorous display of Durbar sponsored by the Sultan of Sokoto were parts of activities making the coronation of the 40th Oba of Benin, at the palace ground yesterday.

There were open display of speed and skills by horse riders, which added pomp and colour to the historic event. Cultural troupes within and outside the statewere also on ground to display their rich cultural heritage in honour of the Oba.

Chief David Edibiri, the Esongban of Benin Kingdom, said the event was the social aspect of the coronation ceremony adding that Durban symbolizes the unity of the country.

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