Ebonyi State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Ifeanyi Odoh has been declared wanted by the police.
Odoh and nine others were declared wanted on Monday in connection to the alleged murder of Ezeogo Igboke Ewa, the traditional ruler of Omege Umuezokoha in Ezza North local government area of the State.
Others declared wanted by the police included Samuel Onyekachi Aligwe, Peter Orogwu (a.k.a One Boy), Chukwudi Aliewa (a.k.a Ezza), Chika Ezealigbo, Nnaemeka Egede (a.k.a Champagne), Nnabuike Okohu, Ogobuchi Agbom (a.k.a Okiri), Nonso Obasi and Ikechukwu Nwoba (a.k.a Solid).
This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Onome Onovwakpoye, a copy of which was made available to newsmen on Monday.
“The Ebonyi State Police Command has declared the under-listed persons wanted in connection with the murder of his Royal Highness Eze Christopher Igboke Ewa of Umu-Ezekoha Community in Ezza North,” the statement said.
The police urged the good people of Ebonyi and the general public to assist in apprehending the suspects if seen or call the Command’s emergency number 07064515001 or the nearest Police station with any useful information that will lead to the arrest of the suspects.
KanyiDaily had also reported how Enugu LP senatorial candidate, Oyibo Chukwu was killed and set ablaze by gunmen who opened fire on his convoy.