Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom Reacts To Cultists’ Attack On Monarch, Says They Know The Sponsors

By Daniel Dafe

Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom has said that the sponsors of the thugs that attacked the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II on Friday are known to them, adding that they will be brought to book.

Recall that the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, and his convoy survived an attack by cultists during their visit to Otulu Ogwashiku-Uku, Delta State where he went to offer prayers on Friday.

In a statement by the palace signed by Prince Greg Okwumbu, Spokesperson to the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku,
regarding the incident, the community noted that “the visit was largely successful and the Obi met members of the community, prayed with them and discussed with them about the issues.”

Adding: “At the end of the visit and when the Obi was departing, cultists and thugs imported into Otulu who were aware of the visit, attacked members of the entourage who were at the rear of the convoy.”

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According to the statement, “the thugs also attempted to forcefully seize a gun belonging to a law enforcement member who escorted the Obi on the visit.”

The palace continued: “It is important to note that members of the press accompanied the Obi on the visit. Also law enforcement agents from the Office of the Area Commander and the Brigade Command in Asaba were also there at the visit and witnessed everything that happened.”