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Brother of WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala, survives armed thugs attack in Delta

by NewsNet Nigeria
4 years ago
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Brother of WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala, survives armed thugs attack in Delta
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The brother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, was on Friday attacked by cultists and armed thugs.

The monarch’s convoy was attacked at Otulu Ogwashiku-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area, where he went to offer prayers.

Spokesperson to the Obi Of Ogwashi-Uku, Prince Greg Okwumbu, in a statement on Saturday morning, however, said that the Obi and his convoy survived the attack.

Okwumbu said, “When the Obi was departing, cultists and thugs imported into Otulu who was 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”.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Delta State Police Command, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident but, did not give details.

The full statement of spokesperson to the Obi Of Ogwashi-Uku, Prince Greg Okwumbu below:

STATEMENT FROM THE PALACE OF THE OBI OF OGWASHI-UKU REGARDING THE INCIDENT TODAY AT OTULU OGWASHI-UKU

The Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, and his convoy survived cultists attack during their visit to Otulu Ogwashiku-Uku, Delta State where he went to offer prayers.

The Obi and members of the Council of Ogwashi-Uku visited Otulu Ogwashi-Uku Friday, September 17, 2021. The visit was largely successful and the Obi met members of the community, prayed with them and discussed with them about the issues.

At the end of the visit and when the Obi was departing, cultists and thugs imported into Otulu who was 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.

PRINCE GREG OKWUMBU, SPOKESPERSON TO THE OBI OF OGWASHI-UKU

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