The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, Clement Ikolo, earlier declared wanted and arrested over the gruesome murder of 17 soldiers in Delta State on 14 March 2024.
He was released to Senator representing Delta Central, Ede Dafianone who stood surety.
Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu stated that the decision to hand over the traditional ruler to the Senator who will act as surety is due to the lack of proof showing the traditional ruler’s responsibility, despite the fact that no evidence exonerates him.
The traditional ruler of Ewu surrendered to police after the military designated him and seven others wanted in connection with the killing of 17 army troops in Okuama on March 14th.
