Herbert Ukuta, the traditional ruler of Igga Community in the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state was arraigned alongside four others allegedly involved in the murder of the operatives.
The police spokesperson in Enugu State, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement last night.
Ndukwe, a deputy superintendent of police, identified four other suspects as Festus Okonkwo, Ofodile Titus Henry, Sunday Ugwu and Obinna Ayogu – all males.
Mr Ndukwe said the victims were ambushed and murdered on 3 May by a large group of armed criminal elements harboured in the Igga Community.
The spokesperson said the attack occurred when a combined security team comprising three police operatives and four members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group were providing security for a team of investors from Lagos State on a tour of a proposed agricultural investment site in the community.
He claimed that the bodies of the victims were later recovered following revelations by the traditional ruler and others earlier arrested and detained on court orders.
Ndukwe said the suspects were arraigned and remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Enugu.
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