The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukvwe who surrendered himself in the course of investigations into the killings of 17 military officers in Okuoma, Delta State.
In a short ceremony at the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja, the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. General Onyema Nwachukwu handed him over to the Senator representing Delta Central, Sen. Ede Dafinone.
According to Gen. Nwachukwu, the Army has painstakingly reviewed every available information on the incident and has come to the preliminary observation that while the culpability has not been conclusively established against the traditional ruler, there is insufficient evidence to exonerate anyone at this stage.
The traditional ruler thanked God, Delta Governor and members of the National Assembly from the state for their support.
He said that the army accorded him fair treatment, and he was kept in a decent facility during his detention.
The royal father promised to support and cooperate with the army to ensure that the perpetrators of the dastardly act were brought to book.
