During the time of the Igala-Jukun war, stands is a statue of Princess Oma-Idoko, a figure of fate. She was a beloved daughter of the Attah of Igala, and was chosen to be buried alive, a burden to bear.
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In the town of Idah, within Kogi state,
Stands a statue of Princess Oma-Idoko, a figure of fate.
She was a beloved daughter of the Attah of Igala,
Whose story is one of sacrifice and valor.
During the time of the Igala-Jukun war,
The priest advised a sacrifice, leaving many in awe.
Princess Oma-Idoko, pure and fair,
Was chosen to be buried alive, a burden to bear.
The weight of the decision, heavy and grim,
But for the kingdom's victory, sacrifice was the hymn.
The Attah of Igala, with a heavy heart,
Agreed to the priest's decree, tearing him apart.
Princess Oma-Idoko, with bravery and grace,
Accepted her fate, in that sacred place.
Buried alive, a princess so dear,
Her sacrifice remembered year after year.
The statue now stands in honor and tribute,
To Princess Oma-Idoko, whose story is resolute.
A symbol of sacrifice, of love and loyalty,
A reminder of the wars of antiquity.
In Idah LGA, the statue stands tall,
A reminder of the past, an ancient call.
To remember the princess who gave her all,
For the kingdom's victory, for the people's thrall.
So let us remember Princess Oma-Idoko,
Whose sacrifice was great, whose heart was true.
Her story lives on in the statue's gaze,
A reminder of valor, in the ancient days.
In the town of Idah, in Kogi state,
The statue of Princess Oma-Idoko stands straight.
A tribute to her sacrifice, her bravery bold,
In the annals of history, her story told.
For Princess Oma-Idoko, forever in stone,
Her memory lives on, her sacrifice known.
May her story inspire, may her spirit endure,
In the hearts of the people, forever pure.
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