The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo, earlier declared wanted and arrested over the gruesome murder of 17 soldiers in Delta State on 14 March 2024.
The monarch was declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters alongside seven others for alleged involvement in the act.
He was released to Senator Ede Dafianone who stood surety.
He was released during a brief meeting at Army Headquarters by the Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu.
Hours after he was declared wanted by the military in connection with the murder of the soldiers, the traditional ruler turned himself in and since then he has been in custody of the military until his release today
