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Traditional
ruler of Ubulu-Uku kingdom in Aniocha North Local Council of Delta State, HRM
Obi Akaeze Edward Ofulue III, who was abducted on the Obior/ Igbodo Road along
with his driver on January 5, have been killed.
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| Late Obi Ofulue III |
The decomposing body of the monarch was found in
a bush near Umunede, close to the boundary between Edo and Delta states
yesterday.
The Delta State Police Spokeswoman, Celestina
Kalu, explained last night in Asaba that preliminary investigation revealed
that the corpse was that of the monarch but that pathologist still needed to
confirm the authenticity.
A source close to the palace, said a young Hausa
man who allegedly bought the king’s mobile phone was arrested three days ago by
the police. The source who pleaded anonymity, said the kingdom has been thrown
into mourning and confusion, adding that the “late monarch is so dear to us.
His death has brought setback to the kingdom. “Disclosing that the monarch
passed on at the age of 52, the source said the arrested Hausa boy was still
being questioned by security operatives.
Kalu, a Deputy Superintended of Police, said: “Two corpses were
found in a bush near Umunede near the boundary with Edo State yesterday. One of
them looks like the kidnapped traditional ruler. The shoes on him and his dress
were identified as the ones he wore but we will determine if the corpse is
really that of the Obi. The pathologists will have to verify the corpse to be
sure. The corpse has been taken to the hospital.”
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Culled from The Guardian
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