This story is considered an urban myth, but it is the legend of Mrs. Koi Koi, a tale whispered in hushed tones in boarding schools across the West African nation of Nigeria. The name "Koi Koi" is derived from the distinctive sound her high heel shoes make as she stalks the hallways, a chilling reminder of her presence.
Long ago, Mrs. Koi Koi was a beautiful but stern teacher in a prestigious boarding school. She was known for her impeccable fashion sense, always donning elegant dresses and her signature red high heels. Despite her beauty, she was feared by students due to her strict discipline and harsh punishments. Her high heels, which echoed through the corridors, became a sound associated with impending doom for the students.
One night, a group of rebellious students, fed up with her cruelty, decided to teach her a lesson. They concocted a plan to scare her, hoping to give her a taste of her own medicine. But their prank went horribly wrong. In the ensuing chaos, Mrs. Koi Koi fell and hit her head, dying instantly. Panicked, the students decided to cover up their crime. They tossed her lifeless body into a nearby bush and disposed of her beloved red high heels, hoping to erase any trace of their involvement.
But Mrs. Koi Koi's spirit was not so easily silenced. Shortly after her death, strange occurrences began to plague the school. Students reported hearing the eerie "koi koi" sound of her heels echoing through the hallways at night. At first, it was just a distant sound, barely noticeable. But as time went on, the noise grew louder and more persistent, accompanied by ghostly sightings of Mrs. Koi Koi herself, her once beautiful face now twisted into a mask of rage and sorrow.
Legend has it that Mrs. Koi Koi's vengeful spirit roams the halls and dormitories of boarding schools across Nigeria, searching for the group of students who were responsible for her untimely death. Her wrath is not limited to those specific students, however. Any child who encounters her is at risk. She appears suddenly, her ghostly form emerging from the shadows, her eyes burning with an otherworldly fire. Her presence is heralded by the ominous "koi koi" sound, a chilling prelude to her arrival.
Those who hear the sound are advised to stay in their beds, cover their heads, and remain absolutely silent. It is said that if she finds you awake, she will drag you away, never to be seen again. The few who have survived encounters with Mrs. Koi Koi tell tales of a terrifying apparition, her red heels clacking ominously as she drifts through the darkened halls, her mournful wail echoing in the night.