In relation to the death of 17 troops in the Okuama community, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has proclaimed eight suspects, including HRM Ikolo, sought.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) declared Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, wanted in relation to the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama community in Ughelli South LGA. Ovie has turned himself in to the Delta State Police Command.
According to rumors, on Thursday, March 28, at precisely 6:41 p.m., the traditional ruler reported himself to Olufemi Abaniwonda, the Police Commissioner.
The monarch, who insisted on his innocence in the matter addressed newsmen before he turned himself in to the police.
The state police spokesman, Bright Edafe, confirmed that the command has the monarch in custody, Channels Television reports. While speaking with journalists, the HRM Ikolo called on the federal and Delta state governments to constitute an independent panel of inquiry to investigate the killing of military personnel.
As reported by Leadership, the monarch explained that he decided to present himself to the authorities to prove to the Nigerian government and the international community that he had no hand or connection with those who killed the soldiers in the Okuama community.