The Nation Newspaper Okuama killing: Army releases detained traditional ruler to Sen. Dafinone
The Nigerian Army on Friday, released the King of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo, who had been in detention following the killing of 17 personnel in Okuama community in
While briefing newsmen on the release of the traditional ruler, Nwachukwu said the army authorities decided to release the royal father on bail to the senator after preliminary investigation. According to him, Ikolo in whose domain the dastardly act took place, surrendered to the Nigeria Police, who in turn handed him over to the Nigerian army.
“Nevertheless, on the intervention of distinguished Senator Dafinone, representing Delta Central, and his vouching for the monarch’s character, and the fact that the monarch voluntarily turned himself in for questioning, it has been decided that His Highness be released to the Senator.
The army spokesman further assured that anyone found culpable would be strictly subjected to constitutional provisions for handling such cases.In his response, the traditional ruler thanked God, Delta Governor and members of the National Assembly from the state for their support.
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