Benue court remands clan head over alleged armed robbery

A Makurdi High Court has remanded Chief Amedu Ekpe, the clan caput of Ai-Ode Upu successful Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, implicit alleged equipped robbery.

Chief Ekpe is lasting proceedings alongside 2 others, Inalegwu Adakole and Ebiega Aboje Ikwue, connected a six-count complaint that besides includes amerciable possession of firearms, mischief, transgression intimidation and attempted kidnapping.

No plea was taken pursuing a petition by their counsel to record a preliminary objection to the charges.

The proceedings judge, Justice Franca Yua, granted the exertion and adjourned the lawsuit until July 21.

According to the charges filed by the Benue State Police Command, the clan caput allegedly led much than 20 youths oregon pack members connected March 1 to onslaught the household of Chief Daniel Ekah and disrupt the ceremonial of their precocious father, Onche Ekah.

The defendants were besides alleged to person destroyed nutrient and drinks meant for the burial ceremonial and held mourners attending the ceremonial hostage for much than 3 hours.

Benue tribunal remands clan caput implicit alleged equipped robbery