The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng has ordered for discreet investigation into the matter of a Chieftaincy dispute among elders of Okebunoye village, Alor, Idemili South local government area of Anambra state.
The CP’s directive followed allegations, found to be false which purported that one Olisa Igbonwa was burried alive in Alor, Anambra state.
A statement in this regard titled, “Re: Olisa Igbonwa Burried Alive in Alor, Anambra State. The publication is False and Misleading” was signed by DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command.
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The statement said, “The attention of Anamabra State Police Command has been drawn to a trending video clip and online publication credited to one Ifeoma Okeke of Umunna TV that one Chief Olisa Igbonwa was buried Alive In Alor, Anambra State by the Elders of Okebunoye village, Alor, Idemili South local government area of Anambra state” and that the elders met and took a decision to bury and mourn Mr Igbonwa alive for taking ‘Ichie Ngene’ title by himself in the community.
“The publication is not only false but also misleading. The Command wishes to state that Olisa Igbonwa is alive and was never buried alive as alleged in the publication.
“Consequently, the Command received a formal complaint from one chief Olisa Igbonwa that he received a chieftiancy title from HRM Igwe Alor but was threatened by one Mr Uzoma Igbonwa and others to renounce the chieftiancy title within 30days or he will face dare consequences”
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police CP Echeng Echeng has ordered for discreet investigation into the matter and to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident in order to bring perpetrators to book.Â
“The CP urged members of the public especially the press to always cross check their facts before publication in order not to mislead the public.Â
“Meanwhile, investigation is still ongoing and further details shall be communicated please”
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