Alleged Killer of UNIBEN Student Moved to Ekwulobia Prison After Cult Recruitment Claims

A suspect facing trial, Kingsley Ogbonnaya, who is accused of murdering University of Benin undergraduate Chinenye Promise Nwoye in 2020, has reportedly been moved from the Awka correctional facility to Ekwulobia. The transfer came after he was reportedly found recruiting other inmates into his cult group and engaging in other disruptive conduct at Awka. The Anambra State Broadcasting Service (ABS) reported that although the courts are currently on vacation, the suspect's transfer has stalled prosecution and will make bringing him before the Awka court for trial more expensive. A reliable source told ABS, "The last I went to Ekwulobia …, I saw him there. He is still there. And this movement has stalled the trial in court." The source also suggested that if the murder suspect continues to be troublesome, he could be moved to another state. Francis Ekezie, the public relations officer for the Nigerian Correctional Services in Anambra State Command, confirmed the transfer. He said the suspect was moved "on administrative proceedings" and assured that he would be produced in court for the continuation of his trial whenever he is required.