A finger of guilt has pointed at the embattled Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom (Prime Minister of Warri), Chief Ayiri Emani and other Chiefs in the alleged invasion of the Palace of Olu of Warri.
Emani and co. reportedly grilled for over two hours on allegations bordering on the invasion of Olu Palace, which has heightened tension around succession to the stool of Olu in Warri Kingdom.
Emani was at the Nigerian Police Zone “5” to honour a letter of invitation with reference No. CR3000/2N.5/X/AV/Vol/83/41 dated Wednesday 21st April,2021.
The letter read: “The office is investigating a case reported through a written petition to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone “5” Headquarters in Benin City.”
The letter was entitled “Police Invitation Letter: Re-case of Burglary, Stealing and Conduct Likely To Cause Breach Of Peace.”
Emani in an interview with newsmen confirmed that he was invited by the police over the invasion of Olu’s palace.
Asked if he knew anything about it, he vehemently knowledge of the Act, saying he was not culpable over the invasion.
The suspended Itsekiri chief is opposed to the emergence of Prince Tsola Emiko as the Olu of Warri designate.
He said he had nothing personal against Prince Emiko, describing him as his brother and friend.
Read him: “I was actually invited based on the invasion of Olu’s palace, which I told the police I had nothing to do with it because I was not in town when the incident happened.”
Taken to task on his opposition to the new Olu-designate, Emani said ”As a person, I cannot say I am not in support of the Olu designate; we have laid down procedure. It has nothing to do with me. The Olu-designate is my brother and a friend, we have no personal issue.”
“It is not that I am not in support of whatever they are doing. I have told the police and they have questioned me on what led to the invitation. Other issues I (have decided to) keep to myself.
“The police wanted to know who invaded the palace because some things were missing and they wanted to know the whereabouts of the things,” he volunteered this additional tips as reported by sundry media organs.
He however said talks were in progress to bring about lasting peace to the Kingdom.
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