The Delta State Police Command has arrested Lucky Adoh, an aide to the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, in connection with the death of Mr. Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the ministry. According to the police, Adoh was taken into custody following an incident at the commissioner's office in Asaba, Delta State. The incident reportedly led to the death of Adeda.
The police are also searching for two other suspects, Enos Attah and Oputa Okestine, who are believed to have been involved in the incident. The Command's spokesperson, Bright Edafe, stated that the police had received complaints alleging that Adeda was physically assaulted by aides to the Commissioner, including Enos Attah, Oputa Okestine, and Lucky Adoh. An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding Adeda's death.
The Commissioner of Police has ordered the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. The investigation will examine all available evidence, including video footage, eyewitness accounts, medical records, and the actions of all persons connected with the incident. The goal is to establish the facts and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.
The police have assured that they will not shield or spare anyone found culpable, regardless of their status or position. Regular updates on the investigation will be provided as it progresses. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of civil servants in the state.
Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, the Commissioner for Secondary Education, has not been implicated in the incident, but his aides are under scrutiny. The police are working to determine the extent of the commissioner's involvement, if any, in the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge.
The Delta State Government has not made an official statement on the incident, but sources close to the government indicate that they are monitoring the situation closely. The incident has sparked debate about the need for greater accountability and transparency in government.
The police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. The case is ongoing, and the police are working to bring those responsible to justice.
Key points
- - One suspect, Lucky Adoh, has been arrested in connection with the death of Deputy Director Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda. - Two other suspects, Enos Attah and Oputa Okestine, are being manhunted by the police. - The police have launched a thorough investigation into the incident, vowing to bring those responsible to justice.
