A murder suspect Kingsley Ogbonnaya standing trial over the 2020 killing of University of Benin undergraduate, Chinenye Promise Nwoye, has been transferred from the Awka Correctional Centre to the Ekwulobia Correctional Centre in Anambra State.
The suspect, Kingsley Ogbonnaya, was reportedly transferred after he was found initiating fellow inmates into his cult group and engaging in other unruly behaviours at the Awka facility.
A source familiar with the matter said the development has affected the progress of the case, as Ogbonnaya now has to be transported from Ekwulobia to Awka whenever he is required in court, potentially making his appearances more expensive.
“The last time I went to Ekwulobia, I saw him there. He is still there. This movement has stalled the trial in court,” the source said.
The source added that if Ogbonnaya continues with the behaviour at Ekwulobia, he could be transferred to another correctional centre outside Anambra State.
Confirming the transfer, the Anambra State Command Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Francis Ekezie, said Ogbonnaya was moved on administrative proceedings.
Ekezie, however, assured that the suspect would be brought to court whenever he is needed for the continuation of his trial.
