Police detain Rivers monarch after he threatens retired court Judge

His Royal Highness, Eze Cyprian Amadi-Worenwu, the Eze Risi Ohia-Emeri Abali of Rebisi, has been taken into custody by detectives from the Rivers State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on suspicion of posing a threat to the lives of retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli and his relatives.

After retired Justice Enebeli rendered a decision against Eze Amadi-Worenwu on March 28, 2023, in a dispute involving traditional chieftaincy, the latter is accused of threatening the former’s life.

Enebeli, a retired judge, filed a petition with the Commissioner of Police, alleging that Eze Amadi-Worenwu, offended by the ruling, threatened to murder him, his kids, and his employees rather than using his constitutional right to appeal the decision.

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Retired Justice Enebeli called on the police to step in immediately before Eze Amadi-Worenwu carried out his threats in the petition.

The accused allegedly refused to accept the police invites, but authorities eventually caught up with him.

Eze Amadi-Worenwu is reportedly being held at the State CID, is the subject of an investigation, and could be charged in court, according to Obasanjonews.com.