Fejiro who hailed from Delta State came from the family of eight. His father was a drunk and unfortunately for him, his mother was a prostitute. apart from his father been a drunk; he was also a gambler. He spent the money he got from his gate man's job in both drinking and gambling. His father was always drunk whenever he come home while his mother Margaret, would have gone to her usual joint to do her prostitution job.
Fejiro mother did not return home at her usual time but unfortunately, her corpse was found at the roadside beside the brothel where she used to work. This woman was the only one that showed care for the children. she used the money she got from prostitution to take care of her children's needs. The stupid husband pretended to be a good father when mourners came to pay their condolence but after the funeral was over; he turned back to his old lifestyle. The children suffered a great deal and later found themselves involved in illicit act to survive. The poor children found feeding very difficult and they could not continue with their education. Their father's behaviour became very worst by the day to the extent that he spent most of his night by the roadside.
Once in a year, the people of Tayese observed a curfew. This curfew is traditionally known as Oro in Yoruba Land. It implied that everyone was to be in his or her house latest by 7pm. Anyone caught outside his or her house will be used for sacrifice. It is done by the occultists members who sometimes wear white clothes and holding a stick that was fully charmed to hit their victims during the exercise At times, the occultists members may be all naked; anyone who sees them especially the female gender will be used for sacrifice. Though, it is a tradition that was often used to appeal or for the cleansing of the Tayeses' land by the gods. The victim of this cleansing will be beheaded in their shrine and the blood will be poured on the floor and every part of the shrine. The Town Crier passed the information as usual but Fejiro's father was defiant. That night, around 7 pm; his children could not find him and they were scared to come outside and look for their only parent knowing the consequence.
The following morning, the Town Crier came out in a good mood to announced to the people of Tayese that the Oro was successful. The poor children mourned for their father since he slept in his usual place. They decided to visit the shrine at least to bury the remaining part of their father's.
We are here to carry our father's said Fejiro to the priest. What do you mean? He never returned home yesterday night so we assumed he was a victim. The priest laughed! My children, Oro is our tradition but does not make use of indigene of our land. Our gods forbid it! We only use strangers who are ignorant of the announcement and walk late in the night to appease to our gods so go and look for your dad OK!
The children rushed out of the shrine in search of their father. Luckily for them; they found him sleeping comfortably by the roadside. They carried him home in joy and thanked God that he was alive.
