History: Princess Inikpi is the young virgin woman who offered herself as a sacrifice to be buried alive.
She was a beautiful and intelligent young woman whose selfless sacrifice saved Igala people from being conquered by the Benin.
She was the only daughter of her parents — the Atah Ayegba Oma Idoko and queen Omele.
The Igala Kingdom at about the 15th and 16th century was at loggerheads with the Benin Kingdom, one of their strongest enemies.
The Benin warriors persistently attacked Igala land to the extent of wanting to annihilate the people before Inikpi saved the day.
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