THE embattled Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo in Ughelli South local government area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, allegedly involved in the gruesome killing of 17 military officers in Okuama community under his kingdom, has been moved to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja for further interrogation.
The traditional ruler, who is one of the eight suspects declared wanted by the DHQ on Thursday over alleged connection with the Okuama killings, had surrendered himself to the Delta State Police Command in Asaba on Thursday and was received by the Police Commissioner, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi.
The military authorities were subsequently notified and he was subsequently flown to Abuja Friday morning.
The suspect was escorted to the Asaba Airport by the Commanding Officer, 63 Brigade Nigeria Army, Asaba, the Delta State Commissioner of Police and other senior military officers.
The Ewu-Urhobo monarch, accompanied by a combined team of military officers and the police as well as personal aides, later boarded an commercial aircraft and the plane departed the tarmac of Asaba Airport at about 9:10am to Abuja.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Edafe Bright, who confirmed the development, said the suspect has been handed over to the military authorities for further investigations.
In response to a question by journalists, the PPRO said: “Yes, I can confirm to you that the wanted Traditional Ruler has been handed over to military authorities.
“He is no longer in our custody. The handover process was concluded this (Friday) morning.”
