The traditional ruler of Irri Kingdom in Isoko South Local
Government Area of Delta State, HRM, Engr. Michael Oviese, who was
allegedly shot by suspected hired assassins two weeks ago, is dead.
Reliable sources in the area told Southern City New that the
monarch who was shot around his lower abdomen died on Tuesday in an
undisclosed hospital where he had been receiving treatment.
The monarch was attacked by gunmen numbering five at a
building along a street near St Michaels College, Oleh, by hoodlums who
attempted to dispossess him of his car, when he drove himself to visit a
close ally in the area.
In the midst of the scuffle, the gunmen shot him on his stomach and fled the scene.
It was gathered that the demise of the monarch was being
kept from public knowledge for traditional reasons as palace chiefs
continue to keep mum over the incident.
“The people of Irri Kingdom are mourning. Our traditional
ruler is dead. He died of gun shots injuries when he was attacked by
suspected hired assassins. Because of traditional rites, his death has
not been officially announced.
“Only members of the immediate family are aware of the sad
development. He died at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)
where he had been receiving treatment. His death would be formally
announced by the palace in line with the tradition of Irri Kingdom”, the
source added.
A police source at the Oleh Divisional Police Station
confirmed the incident but added that it was only the palace that can
announce his death.
When contacted, the spokesman for the Delta State Police
Command, DSP Andrew Aniamaka said he could not immediately confirm the
traditional ruler’s death as the command had not been briefed.
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