There is tight security at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Isiokpo in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, ahead of the burial of former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe.
Report says over 50 private jets are expected to arrive Isiokpo for Wigwe’s burial.
Wigwe, his wife, Doreen, and son, Chizzy died in a helicopter crash in the US in February 2024.
As at the time of writing this report, dignitaries, guests and hundreds of mourners have started arriving at the RCCG in Isiokpo.
The state commissioner of police, Olatunji Disu, led security men to the venue.
Clerics, traditional rulers from the Omoeke, Wigwe’s hometown and monarchs from Isiokpo, in general, were already seated.
Meanwhile, there is a security beef-up within Isiokpo and its surroundings.
Family members and friends attended the Christian wake organised in honour of the deceased in the community on Friday.
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