Wanted ex-Militant Leader, Tompolo Loses Father

Thomas Osen Ekpemupolo

Thomas Osen Ekpemupolo, the father of former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo has died at Lily Clinic, Deco Road, Warri.

Spokesperson for Tompolo, Paul Bebenimibo, confirmed the development to PUNCH, when contacted on the telephone.

He said the Gbaramatu strongman died from the injuries sustained during the military invasion of the community in the early hours of May 29, 2016.

Until his death, he was the Tunteriwei of Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South-West local government area with traditional headquarters in Oporoza.