POLICE TORTURE: Murder of Ex-Militant

Dombra Ogbe, Emmanuel Glatle and Pere, accused persons in the case involving the murder of  ex-militant leader, Soboma George,  have claimed intimidation, torture and threat to their lives by men of Government Authorities while in custody.
        This was revealed as a High Court in Port Harcourt resumed  resumed hearing in the case.
During his cross-examination, the 2nd accused person, Emmanuel Glatle told the court he was never part of the gang that murdered the ex-militant.

He said he was severely tortured by men of the police that arrested him adding that they made him sign a document under duress that confirmed his involvement in the killing.
On his part, the 1st accused person, Dombra raised alarm over threat to his life by prison warden.
Dombra who is currently being held at an Umuahia prison custody in Abia State, alleged that a prison official had poisoned his food twice in other to take his life.
Presiding judge, Justice Godspower Aguma advised counsels to the accused persons to ensure the safety of their clients in their various prisons.
He adjourned continuation of the trial till November 20, 2013.

Ex-militant Soboma George was murdered in Port Harcourt in 2010 by unknown gunmen.