In connection to the killing of military personnel in a peacekeeping mission in the Okuama community, the Army has flown the Ovie of Ewu kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Clement Ikolo, who surrendered himself to the Police in Asaba to Abuja.
Delta State Police Command handed over the king, whom the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, declared wanted with seven others over the killing of 17 soldiers at Okuama on Friday morning.
reacting to his name being listed among the other seven wanted in connection to the crime, the monarch, in a video, also on Thursday, expressed shock, denying his involvement and described himself as a devoted Catholic and Christian who would never do such.
Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer Commanding Officer, Nigeria Army, Asaba, the Delta State Police Commissioner, and other senior military officers escorted the monarch to the Asaba International Airport.
He said, “Yes, the monarch reported yesterday and this morning he was handed over to the military.”
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