The man whose name was given as Nnahadi Michael, was arrested by special tactical teams.

His accomplice said to be a native doctor is still at large, but it was gathered that his shrine was destroyed.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, however, said he was yet to confirm the arrest, which is circulating in the social media.

The killer who hasn't confessed if he was a member of IPOB said they only embarked on killing politicians in the state.