The Police Command in Enugu has confirmed the arrest of an Enugu-based Methodist cleric, Rev Kenneth Okafor, over his alleged involvement in the murder of a monarch in Enugu.
Late Igwe Stephen Nwatu of Ogbozinne Akpugo community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state was murdered on June 11 in the community over a protracted town union leadership.
Police spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said that the cleric was arrested over a week ago in Enugu by operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
“An Enugu-based Methodist Priest, Rev Kenneth Okafor, was arrested by the security operatives from Federal SARS from Adeniji Adele, Lagos.
“His arrest followed a petition in relation with his involvement and others at large in connection with the murder of an Enugu monarch, late Igwe Stephen Nwatu of Ogbozinne Akpugo community in Nkanu West Local Government Area.
“The priest is now helping the operatives in their investigations while manhunt on others has been intensified,’’ he said.
Four persons had arraigned by the Enugu State Police Command over allegee their involvement in the murder.
©Daily Post
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