Slain Solders: Wanted Delta ‘King Of Ewu Kingdom’ Turns Self In

The King of Ewu kingdom, Clement Ikolo, who was being declared wanted by the Army, has surrendered himself to the police.

The King of Ewu Kingdom in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Clement Ikolo has turned himself in to the Delta State Police Command.

VerseNews reports that Ikolo is one of the eight persons declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters in connection with the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community.

Others 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.

The monarch was said to have arrived the state police command headquarters at exactly 6:41pm on Thursday to report himself to Police Commissioner, Olufemi Abaniwonda.

Before he turned himself in to the police, the monarch spoke to journalists, insisting on his innocence in the matter.

The Delta State Police Command confirmed that they have him in custody. The police spokesman in the state, Bright Edafe, confirmed this to our correspondent.