Shock as Okpebholo Dethrones Agenebode Monarch Over Kidnappings, Killings in Edo

Governor Monday Okpebholo yesterday placed the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, in Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor, on indefinite suspension.

The monarch was suspended over cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain.

A statement by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary Fred Itua said the monarch’s Secretary, Chief Peter Omiogbemhi, has since been arrested following the death of a palace chief, the late John Ikhamate.