The wanted King of Ewu, Clement Ikolo, who voluntarily surrendered himself, has been handed over to the military by the police, as confirmed by Bright Edafe, the Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police Command.
King Ikolo, one of the eight individuals declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters in connection with the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community, surrendered himself to the Delta State Police Command on Thursday.
The monarch arrived at the state’s command headquarters at approximately 6:41 pm to report himself to Police Commissioner Olufemi Abaniwonda.
Before surrendering, King Ikolo spoke to journalists, maintaining his innocence.
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Earlier on Thursday, the Defence Headquarters declared eight persons, including Ikolo, wanted over their alleged roles in the recent killing of 17 military personnel on a peace-keeping mission to Delta State.
Those declared wanted are Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo, Aka Amagben, Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki; a traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukeywe; Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi.
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