Royal Fathers Hail Court Ruling Exonerating Them From DPO’s Death

Eze Ekpeye Logbo, Eze Kelvin Ngozi Anugwo and Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State have hailed the State High Court for the ruling that exonerated them from the killing of former Ahoada Divisional Police Officer, SP Bako Amgbashim.
Eze Anugwo, who spoke to journalists in Port Harcourt at the weekend, described his discharge as a vindication of his innocence.
He urged his subjects to stand by him, saying his truthfulness has been underscored by his discharge.
According to him, all the allegations levelled against him were thrown off.
He expressed gratitude to God for his exoneration and urged the youths to embrace peace.
Also speaking, the Paramount Ruler of Igbo-Aku Kingdom in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the State, Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi, expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for his acquittal.
Eze Ikegbidi, who was the 1st Defendant in the matter, hailed the judiciary as the last hope of the common man and expressed gratitude that it lived up to its billing.
He noted that in spite of all abuses, insults and vituperations, God has vindicated him.
He also called upon the youths in his kingdom to embrace peace.
Counsel to Eze Ikegbidi, Francis Eyong Esq, who also spoke to newsmen commended the judge, Hon Justice S. H. Aprioku, for upholding the truth and for the discharge and acquittal of his client.
He also hailed the Director of Public Prosecution for the acquittal.

By: Chidi Enyie