The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5 Command of the Nigeria Police with headquarters in Benin City, Edo State, on Friday quizzed the suspended traditional Prime Minister of the Warri Kingdom in Delta State, Chief Ayiri Emami, over the alleged invasion of the palace of the Olu of Warri. Ogiame’s passage created a succession tussle in the kingdom, which eventually produced Prince Tsola Emiko, the son of Olu Atuwatse, as the chosen Olu-elect. Re: case of burglary, stealing, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace”, was addressed to Emami, who was suspended as the Ologbotsere of Warri kingdom, in the wake of the crisis. Speaking with journalists in Benin City shortly after the police invitation, Emami said he told the police that he knew nothing about the invasion of the palace. “I was invited based on the incident in Warri and it happens to be the invasion of the Olu’s palace.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 23, 2021 15:30 UTC