Modestus Eze, the gay principal of Wisdom Secondary School Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state, was almost lynched by his pupils if not for the intervention of the Anambra state police force.
The youths marched on the school to lynch the principal after hearing he had intimate knowledge of a 17-year male student of the school.
During the turmoil, Okija division police stormed the school and were able to cordon off the place.
A source who wishes to remain anonymous stated that, ”It was the police that saved the man. He would have been dead by now. He has been doing this for years now.
“We learnt that amidst the confusion that ensued the man escaped to an unknown destination.”
Haruna Umar, the Anambra State Public Relations Officer, verified the story.
He said,”There was a reported case of unnatural offence against one Modestus Eze, Principal of Seat of Wisdom Secondary School, Okija.
“The suspect allegedly had an unlawful carnal knowledge against the order of nature with a male student of 17 years old.
“The scene was visited by Police detectives attached to the Okija Division and the victim taken to the hospital for medical examination.
He added,”Some charms and Juju deities spread with a red substance suspected to be fresh blood were also discovered in some isolated rooms within the school premises.
“It took the intervention of the Divisional Police Officer and some eminent persons in the area to restore normalcy and pacify the rampaging youths from taking the laws into their hands.
“The Suspect is still on the run and efforts are being intensified to apprehend him in order to bring him to Justice.”
He said the school had been cordoned off by the Police while an investigation was ongoing.