Okuama’s Killing: Wanted Delta Monarch Surrenders to Police

King Ikolo Clement, ruler of Ewu kingdom, once a figure of authority, found himself among the accused sought after by the Nigerian military.

His surrender to the authorities marked a significant turn in the case. Ewu Kingdom, nestled in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, saw a newly appointed traditional leader, Clement, embroiled in controversy.

Following the tragic events of March 14, where 17 soldiers lost their lives in Okuama Community, Clement was implicated along with seven others, prompting a nationwide hunt led by the Nigerian Army Defence Headquarters.

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Among those sought after was Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono, alias Amagbein, a suspected militant leader. Despite a close encounter in the Igbomoturu community of Southern-Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, soldiers missed capturing him.

The list of wanted individuals extended beyond Clement and Omotegbono. It included prominent figures such as Prof Ekpekpo Arthur, the president-general of Ewu, and Reuben Baru, whose viral video recounting the reasons behind the soldiers’ deaths drew attention.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, Igoli Ebi was allegedly linked as the mother of one of the suspects. Further suspicions pointed towards Atata Malaw David and Sinclear Oliki, believed to be associated with the Amagbein gang.

The unfolding saga shed light on the intricate web of relationships and motivations underlying the tragedy, as authorities sought to bring justice to the fallen soldiers and resolve the turmoil within Ewu kingdom.