The Anambra State Police Command has refuted a report that Chief Olisa Igbonwa was buried alive by the elders of Okebunoye village in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.” The report had alleged that the elders met and decided to bury alive and mourn Mr Igbonwa for taking ‘Ichie Ngene’ title by himself in the community. The publication, according to the police, “is not only false but also misleading. The Command then assred that Olisa Igbonwa is alive and was never buried alive as alleged in the publication.”
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Anambra State, Ikenga Tochukwu, stated: “Consequently, the Command received a formal complaint from one chief Olisa Igbonwa that he received a chieftaincy title from HRM Igwe Alor but was threatened by one Mr Uzoma Igbonwa and others to renounce the chieftaincy title within 30days or face consequences.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng has ordered for discreet investigation into the matter, to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident in order to bring perpetrators to book. The CP urged members of the public especially the press to always cross check their facts before publication in order not to mislead the public. “Investigation is still ongoing and further details shall be communicated please” he stated.
