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.
Contacted,
the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the State, Celestina Kalu
confirmed the incident, adding that the police was still in search of
those behind the crime.
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