Ebonyi: Police arrest, name 7 suspects in traditional ruler’s murder

<p>“The arrest was made possible by our operatives in modakeke command who swung into action immediately after a complaint was lodged on the activities of the culprits.</p>, <p>He explained that the suspects were arrested for terrorism and kidnapping within the court’s jurisdiction, saying the offences contravened Sections 2 and 3 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.</p>, <p>The village head was assassinated on February 27, 2023 at his palace by a gang of men.</p>, <p>The suspects are Nnabuike Emmanuel, 26, a.k.a. Champaign; Chukwudi Aliewa, 28, a.k.a. Ezza get Boys; Obinna Nwampepe, 39, a.k a. Nwampepe.</p>, <p>“The suspects were arrested for possession of illegal firearms; they were caught and arrested with a locally made dane gun and charms.</p>, <p>The Ebonyi Police Command has arrested seven suspects over the murder of Omege traditional ruler, Mr Igboke Ewa</p>, <p>Akanni also described the arrested culprits as miscreants terrorising the residents of Modakeke.</p>, <p>The spokesperson noted that a petition dated March 1 was received by the police after which the complainant made useful statement.</p>, <p>“Investigation revealed that the suspects are ex-convicts.”</p>, <p>The son reported how his 76-year-old father was attacked and murdered in cold blood by hoodlums.</p>, <p>The suspects identified as Aliu Abubakar, Abubakar Usman, Abubakar Amadu and Adamu Aliu were arrested on December 9, 2022.</p>, <p>Others include Uchenna Eze, 28 years; Nwogha George, 29 years; Nnamdi Paul, and Odo Kenneth.</p>, <p>Confirming their arrest in Osogbo on Wednesday, the Osun Amotekun Field Commander, Captain Benedict Akanni (rtd.) revealed that they were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday after a complaint had been lodged at Amotekun Modakeke Command on their activities.</p>, <p>Found in the possession of 27-year-old Ajayi and 37-year-old Adedoja upon their arrest in Modakeke town was a double barrel dane gun.</p>, <p>Two suspected criminals, Segun Ajayi and Sunday Adedoja have been nabbed by the opera