Okonjo-Iweala’s Brother Escapes Assassination Attempt

The Obi of the Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Native Authorities Space of Delta State, His Royal Majesty Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, has escaped what seemed to be like a plot to assassinate him.

Nonetheless, the assault on the convoy of the standard ruler, who’s a youthful brother of the Director-Common of World Commerce Centre (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, left a minimum of one particular person lifeless whereas two automobiles have been burnt.

Furthermore, a number of automobiles have been reportedly destroyed in the course of the incident, which occurred on Friday, however THISDAY learnt that the monarch and his palace chiefs miraculously escaped unharmed.

There have been conflicting studies as to who masterminded the bloody assault on the convoy of the royal father of the Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, with one supply blaming the assault on “some irate youths on the (neighbouring) Otulu satellite tv for pc city,” whereas one other account claimed that some secret cult members carried it out.

The Ogwashi-Uku conventional ruler was stated to have led a high-calibre group, comprising members of his Obi-in-Council and a few group leaders to the satellite tv for pc city to carry out sure conventional rites, together with prayers, supposed to usher peace and tranquillity into the entire group.

Eyewitness accounts stated that some youths of the Otulu group had made a bonfire on the highway resulting in the city seems to barricade the monarch’s convoy and block his exit from the city after performing the stated rites.

All entreaties by the Obi’s youthful brother, Prince Onyema Okonjo, and safety brokers to let the Obi have his proper of approach have been allegedly rejected by the irate youths.

THISDAY learnt that youths of Otulu had not too long ago launched into a protest march, demanding that related authorities within the state ought to grant the Otulu satellite tv for pc group autonomous standing.

One of many protesting youths was stated to have been hit by a bullet within the ensuing confusion because the safety personnel tried to disarm the youths and take away the bonfire barricade.

The irate youths launched an assault on the automobiles within the monarch’s convoy with two of them burnt and several other others destroyed.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Brilliant Edafe, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), whereas confirming the report yesterday, stated that the Ogwashi-Uku king had gone to Otulu, a satellite tv for pc city of Ogwasi-Uku, to carry out some conventional rites and, within the course of, a sure fence fell, prompting to the youths to go on a rampage.

Consequently, two automobiles have been burnt whereas the youth who was hit by a stray bullet ultimately died.

In the meantime, the standard ruler has affirmed that Otulu stays half and parcel of the Ogwashi-Uku kingdom, stressing that the agitation by just a few to carve out the realm from Ogwashi-Uku as an autonomous group was unwarranted and unacceptable.

An announcement issued yesterday from the palace of the monarch additionally confirmed the incident, blaming the assault on cultists.

The spokesman of the monarch, Prince Greg Okwumbu, stated within the assertion that, “Obi and members of the Council of Ogwashi-Uku visited Otulu Ogwashi-Uku Friday, September 17, 2021.

“The go to was largely profitable and the Obi met members of the group, prayed with them, and mentioned with them about some points.

“On the finish of the go to and when the Obi was departing, cultists and thugs imported into Otulu who have been conscious of the go to attacked members of the entourage who have been on the rear of the convoy.

“The thugs additionally tried to forcefully seize a gun belonging to a legislation enforcement member who escorted the Obi on the go to. You will need to observe that members of the press accompanied the Obi on the go to.

“Additionally, legislation enforcement brokers from the workplace of the Space Commander and the Brigade Command in Asaba have been additionally there on the go to and witnessed all the pieces that occurred,” he famous, including that, “The individuals who sponsored the thugs are identified to us and might be delivered to justice.”