DSS Arraigns Four Suspects over Killing Of Its Operative
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned four suspected members of IPOB outlawed group over their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and killing of its officer, Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh. The suspects were arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on terrorism and the kidnapping of a DSS personnel, before the Federal High Court sitting in […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has formally charged four members of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group with the kidnapping and murder of one of their own operatives, Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh. The suspects, Michael Okafor, Chinedu Joseph Chukwudozie, Chibunna Olisa, and Chigozie Olisa, appeared before a Federal High Court in Abuja on charges that include terrorism, kidnapping a DSS employee, and belonging to proscribed organizations.
The prosecution claims the men conspired to commit acts of terrorism, abduct Owoh while he was traveling from Port Harcourt to Awka, and ultimately cause his death during the alleged criminal operation. They also face accusations of unlawful firearm possession, including AK-47 and pump-action rifles, in connection with their alleged crimes.
Owoh disappeared on February 23, 2022, along Orlu Road in Anambra State's Ihiala LGA, en route to Awka.
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