Kidnapped Delta monarch found dead in Edo
ASABA—The kidnapped king of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Obi Akaeze Ofulue III, has been reportedly killed by his abductors.
The deceased king was on January 5, abducted by suspected
Fulani herdsmen on Obior/ Igbodo
Road , Delta
State , along with his
driver.
Vanguard gathered that the monarch’s corpse was found at Ekpon, in
Edo State at 3p.m., yesterday.
A source close to the palace said a young Hausa man who
was allegedly found with the king’s GSM hand-set was arrested three days ago by
the Police.
The source who pleaded anonymity, said the kingdom had
been thrown into mourning and confusion, adding, “The late monarch was so dear
to us. His death has brought setback to the kibgdom. “
Disclosing that the monarch passed on at the age of 52,
the source said that the arrested Hausa boy was still being questioned by
security operatives.
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newspaper for the full story.
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