The traditional ruler surrendered himself after he was declared wanted alongside seven other suspects by the army.
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Mr Ikolo was handed over to the senator representing Delta Central, Ede Dafinone, by the Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu. The army spokesperson said the manhunt for those who perpetrated the crime directly, supported or knew about it, was ongoing. “One of which is that, while culpability has not been conclusively established against the traditional ruler, there is insufficient evidence, to exonerate anyone at this stage.
Mr Nwachukwu said the release of the traditional ruler was in line with the army’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and justice. He said that the army accorded him fair treatment, and he was kept in a decent facility during his detention.
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