Four Suspects Linked To Killing Of DSS Officer Arraigned in Anambra
The Department of State Services (DSS) has today arraigned four suspected members of IPOB outlawed group over their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and killing of its officer, Ekpeyong Asuquo
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned four suspects from the outlawed group IPOB in connection with the kidnapping and murder of their officer, Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh. The suspects, Michael Okafor, Chinedu Joseph Chukwudozie, Chibunna Olisa, and Chigozie Olisa, were brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges related to terrorism and the kidnapping of a DSS personnel.
The prosecution claims that the defendants conspired to commit acts of terrorism, abducted Owoh while he was traveling from Port Harcourt to Awka, and killed him during the alleged criminal act. They are also accused of being members of IPOB and its armed wing, ESN, and possessing illegal firearms. The investigation into the incident began after Owoh disappeared on February 23, 2022, while traveling on Orlu Road in Anambra State.
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