Okonjo: Army Release 63 Suspects

The 63 suspects arrested last Saturday at Osanogoho, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, in connection with the abduction of Prof. Kamene Okonjo, Queen of Ogwashi-Uku and monther of Minister of Finance, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, by men of the Nigerian Army from the 4 Brigade Headquarters in Benin were released this morning.

The suspects who had been in the custody of the Army since their arrest were seen this morning at the premises of the Army Barrack, perfecting arrangements for their release.

The Public Relations Officer of the 4 Brigade, Captain Rose Managbe who confirmed their release at her office, told P.M.NEWS that the Monarch of Agbor, the Dien of Agbor, sent three Chiefs to sign surety for their release.

Captain Managbe also debunked allegations that the detainees had to pay for their food while in detention, and that some had to pay the sum of N70, 000 each to secure their release.

Leader of the delegation, Chief Gideon Okobia, also confirmed to P.M.NEWS that the Monarch sent them to secure the release of the detainees.

—Jethro Ibileke/Benin