Our History
During the Second World War, Oboro was invaded by a Hyena that went on rampage killing at will. Many people in far away villages lost their lives to the rampaging Hyena. Ogbuebulle was among. At
Ogbuebule, a number of incidents moved the accomplished hunters to action.
The hyena was trailed to Ekpiri. Mr. Oguegbe Ohu from Ndi Ekpinma village was wounded by the hyena but Mr. Oleka (from Umuebulle-Ukwu) escaped unhurt. Still mourning the death of his brother, lroatu, Mr. Nwachikwu Kafo followed another trail of the Hyena to Uzo Okpoku (one of the farmlands in Ogbuebulle). There he laid an iron trap specially constructed for that purpose. This time, it was the turn of the villagers to celebrate. The Hyena was not as lucky for it was caught in the trap. Thus began the beginning of the end for the Hyena.
A controversy ensued on who amongst the villages that partook in hunting down the Hyena is the rightful killer. In keeping with the rules of hunting, it was conceded to Ogbuebulle since it was an Ogbuebulle man that caught it in the first instance.
They also eventually killed the Hyena. The incidence gave rise to the popular song “Anyi nwe mmadu, nwe Kwura” meaning we own the man (i.e. the man whose trap caught the Hyena) therefore, we also own the Hyena.
The Discovery of Iyintaocha Stream
The Ogbuebulle community faced scarcity of water when they lived Close to Oloko village. In those days, they were known for cattle rearing. The famous cattle rearer then was Mr. Iteogu from Obuodo.
A time came when one of his cattle ran away and could not be found. People then went in search of it; in the process, they found it near small clean stream. They were happy and started using the stream. This great discover made them to start relocating towards the stream side.
Ekpiri Ogu War Dance
Ekpirikpe Ogu is a war dance performed by warriors, for warriors and during epoch , making/marking events of valor. Giving the traditional origin of the Ogbuebulle people who migrated from Bende, this dance is believed to have been inherited from Bendi.
The founder of Ogbuebulle was a warrior/ hunter who migrated to present place of abode in search offame and independence. It was usual for him to celebrate his successes in the manner of his ancestors back in Bende by performing the war dance. Ogbuebulle has its kit and kin in Abam, Bendi, Ndoro, Amaba – all famed warriors.