Reports out of London on Wednesday indicate that convicted
former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, has been released from custody
after completing a 13-year jail term.
Private radio, Ray Power FM, said in a news update on
Wednesday afternoon that Mr. Ibori, a former governor of Delta State, was
released following a court order that declined a British government’s request
for an extension of his prison remand.
Although his spokesman, Tony Eluemunor, declined to confirm
the development to PREMIUM TIMES Wednesdayafternoon, an online newspaper, The
Will, reported that Mr. Ibori had been released but will not be allowed to
travel outside the United Kingdom for the time being.
“THEWILL can, however, report that Ibori, who was in court
for the suit will have to reside at his St. John’s Wood residence ONLY and will
report to the police once weekly,” the paper said.
The UK Home Office had opposed Mr. Ibori’s release, citing
inconclusive business in the asset forfeiture proceedings against the corrupt
former governor.
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