Delta Monarch Attacked By Suspected Cultists

The Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, and his convoy were attacked by cultists during a ceremonial visit to Otulu Ogwashiku-Uku, Delta State.

The development was revealed in a statement released by his spokesperson Prince Greg Okwumba.

The monarch who is the brother of Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and the current D-G of the World Trade Organisation had on Friday visited Otulu Ogwashi-Uku for prayers.

But the monarch’s spokesman alleged that thugs were imported to attack Aninshi Okonjo II.

But the visit by the Obi and the members of the Council of Ogwashi-Uku was a success.

“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.

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

“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.

“The people who sponsored the thugs are known to us and will be brought to Justice.”

Recall that in 2012, Kamene Okonjo, the mother of the WTO boss who was a retired Professor was kidnaped for five days in Delta State.