In Awka, a man was arrested on March 6 for slaying a monkey, a revered creature in the community.
Monkeys hold sacred status, and their killing is strictly prohibited. The arrested man, captured in a viral video, confessed to living in Awka for 24 years and understanding the cultural taboo against harming monkeys.
He clarified that his trap, set for bush meat, inadvertently snared the monkey. Pleading for mercy, he acknowledged his wrongdoing and offered to comply with any punishment except death.
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The locals, after deliberation, spared his life but emphasized the necessity of appeasing the local deity to prevent potential consequences.
The incident underscores the importance of respecting cultural beliefs and traditions, even for long-term residents like the accused man.
