HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, narrated how his convoy survived cultists’ attack during their visit to Otulu Ogwashiku-Uku, Delta State where he went to offer prayers on Friday. The Obi and members of the Council of Ogwashi-Uku were said to have visited Otulu Ogwashi-Uku on September 17, 2021, where the traditional ruler met members of the community, prayed with them and discussed issues.
The traditional ruler is the father of Prof. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
According to an eye witness and a visiting indigene of the community, Mr. Caleb, “at the end of the visit and when the Obi was departing, cultists and thugs allegedly imported into Otulu who was aware of the visit attacked members of the entourage who were at the rear of the convoy”.
However, in a statement, the spokesperson to the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Prince Greg Okwumbu, stated that the sponsors of the attack were well known and will be punished accordingly.
He further pointed out that the thugs also attempted to forcefully seize a gun belonging to a law enforcement agent 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.
