The Chairman of Ahoada West Local Council in Rivers State, Eugene Epelle, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the killing of a young woman. Her body was found in a stream within Ogoda Community. Epelle assured that those responsible will face the law. He made this statement after visiting the community with security operatives and officials. The visit followed the discovery of the victim's body.
According to Epelle, two suspects have been apprehended by the police in connection with the incident. The arrests were made based on information linking them to the woman's death. The victim was reportedly abducted from Ahoada Minta in Ahoada East Local Government Area and taken to Ogoda. Epelle emphasized his administration's commitment to ensuring that the circumstances surrounding the killing are fully established.
The incident has been described as the first of its kind since Epelle assumed office. He stressed that his administration will not tolerate such acts of violence. Epelle expressed confidence in the police investigation and assured that he will personally follow up on the case to ensure it proceeds to prosecution. The police investigation is expected to thoroughly examine the events leading to the woman's death.
The traditional ruler of Ogoda Community, Chief Obutu Tom, received information about the incident on September 12. He was informed that some young men had allegedly abducted the woman from Ahoada Minta and taken her to Ogoda, where she was reportedly killed and her body dumped in a nearby stream. Tom reported the matter to the police and worked with security personnel to locate the body.
The body of the victim was eventually recovered on September 19. This was after security personnel, the chairmen of Ahoada East and Ahoada West local councils, and community leaders conducted a search in the swamp. The recovery of the body has brought some closure to the community, but the incident has also raised concerns about security in the area.
Epelle has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. He assured them that security remains a priority of his administration. The council chairman's proactive approach to the incident has been seen as a positive step towards addressing the security concerns in the community.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to gather more evidence. The two suspects are currently being held and are expected to face justice if found guilty. The community is awaiting the outcome of the investigation, hoping that those responsible will be held accountable for their actions.
Key points
- Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of the young woman.
- The council chairman has assured that those responsible will face the law.
- The incident has raised concerns about security in the Ahoada West Local Council area.
