Months after his whereabout remain unknown and his failure to turn himself in just like the traditional ruler, the declared-wanted President General of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo has been arrested by suspected military men at an undisclosed location in Sapele with his whereabouts unknown.
Two other Indigene of Okuama source said were also arrested Sunday night by armed men in mufti at various locations in Ughelli.
The arrest according to an Okuama leader who crave anonymity may not be unconnected to the March incident which led to the death of 17 military personnel.
The arrest is coming at a time peace is gradually returning to the troubled community as Delta state Government is making plans to resettle the displaced people.
No official statement has been heard from security sources as a senior police said they are not aware of the development.
Recall, Okuama community was completely razed in March 2024 by soldiers of the Nigerian Army in a reprisal attack following the murder of 17 military personnel by unknown gunmen near the community.
Every building including hospital, schools and other private buildings in the agrarian community were uprooted and reduced to rubbles.
The location of the arrested people is not known as at time of filing the report.
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