Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, one of the eight suspects declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in connection with the murder of 17 army personnel at Okuama in Delta, has surrendered to the police.
Ikolo, said to be a traditional ruler, handed himself to the police on Thursday however expressed shock, disbelief at the development while protesting his innocence for whatever reason he is being invited.
According to him it was not possible to be involved in such heinous crime as a Christian and as a Catholic given his respect for the sanctity of human life.
On his social media handle on X formerly twitter Kilo made alife recording to establish his innocence while asking for the criteria the military to declare him wanted for a crime he knew nothing about.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in Asaba on Friday.
The seven others declared wanted by the DHQ include Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono, aka Amangben, Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Reuben Baru, and a woman, Igoli Ebi.
The 17 personnel killed in Okuama include the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers.
They were buried in Abuja on Wednesday at a ceremony attended by President Bola Tinubu, Governors, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and service chiefs, among others. (NAN)
