December 22, 2024
Alleged Suspects Who Killed Imo Monarch To Face Fresh Charges, March 12
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Alleged Suspects Who Killed Imo Monarch To Face Fresh Charges, March 12

The Nigerian Police has filed a three-count terrorism charge against two suspected terrorists, Jude Iheme and Chika Madukwe, who allegedly kidnapped and killed the traditional ruler of Amanze Obowo Autonomous Community of Imo State, Eze Basil Njoku, on December 17, 2022.

They were said to have committed the act after allegedly kidnapping and collecting a ransom of N4 million cash from his family.

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They duo are also accused of failing to volunteer information at their disposal to security agencies which could have led to the apprehension of other kidnappers, contrary to section 16 of the same Terrorism Act.

Trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako, who fixed March 12 for a fresh arraignment, also ordered that the two defendants be remanded at Kuje Prison in Abuja and be returned to court on the adjourned date.

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