By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Evelyn N
Published on 2024-02-10 12:21:58
A tragic incident occurred on Monday, resulting in the death of 18-year-old Peterbright Mbacha Ekoh in a drowning incident in the waters of Muyuka. Instead of helping his mother on the farm, he decided to go swimming with a friend, and tragically drowned during the leisurely swim.
Reports indicate that there were unsettling events related to the retrieval and burial of Peterbright’s body. It was reported that some individuals in the community insisted on performing rituals before initiating the search for the body, and the family was required to make a payment for the search to begin.
The rituals were performed on Tuesday, resulting in the discovery of Peterbright’s lifeless body floating to the surface. He was laid to rest by the water’s edge without a coffin on the same day.
The grieving family faced obstacles when they were asked to provide extra funds before being granted access to the body, and due to financial constraints, they had to observe the burial without being directly involved.
This incident has raised concerns about cultural practices in Muyuka, where it seems that rituals and financial considerations are given more importance than the immediate rescue of a drowning victim. The discovery of a recurring drowning incident in February has raised suspicions of a possible ritualistic sacrifice.
The local authorities have not commented on the matter, leaving the community in shock and grief over the loss of Peterbright Mbacha Ekoh. The circumstances surrounding his death and the handling of the situation highlight the importance of examining cultural practices that could potentially endanger human lives in the pursuit of traditional rituals.
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