A python considered sacred by the authorities of Novena University, Ogume in Ndokwa West Local Government Area is alleged to have chased students out of their hostel.
The python was found on the bed of one of the female students at about 5:30am, according to Punch.
A source said: “We saw a big snake that slept overnight with us on the same bed in one of the female hostels.
“The snake crawled into the hostel and found its way to the bed. One of the female students who slept in the room screamed, which drew the attention of other students. As I speak, they have vacated the hostel.”
The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mr Emmanuel Odishika, who confirmed the incident said the snake was a sacred animal which does not attack anyone.
He said: “The university is over 16 years old, founded in 2005, and since then, the snake never hurt anybody. The snake is not harmful.
“We usually give students orientation whenever we admit new students; older students don’t panic because they are aware of it. We cannot restrict the snake’s movement.”
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