The police in Delta State have arrested the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Kingsley Ashibogwu, and four others in connection with the death of Unity Adeda, a deputy director in the ministry. According to Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Adeda's death. The police have taken a total of five persons into custody so far.

The Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for two other persons described as key suspects in the investigation. Mrs Clemetine Ufuoma, Director of Basic and Secondary Education, and Clement Apia, driver to the Commissioner for Secondary Education, are required to make themselves available to investigators. The police have urged both suspects to come forward without delay to aid the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Samuel E. Erale, has assured that the investigation will be conducted thoroughly, impartially, and professionally. Erale reiterated that anyone found culpable in the death of Unity Adeda will face justice. The police command has also assured the family of the deceased and members of the public that due process will be followed in determining the circumstances surrounding Adeda's death.

The arrested suspects, including Commissioner Ashibogwu, are currently in police custody. The police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding Adeda's death or the roles of the arrested suspects. However, the investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to gather more information.

Unity Adeda was a deputy director in the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education. His death has sparked widespread concern, and the police are under pressure to unravel the circumstances surrounding it. The police command has promised to keep the public informed about the progress of the investigation.

The police have intensified efforts to apprehend the two key suspects, Mrs Clemetine Ufuoma and Clement Apia. The command has urged the public to provide any information that may lead to their arrest. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to ensure that justice is served.

The Delta State Police Command has assured that the investigation will be transparent and impartial. The police have urged the public to remain calm and to provide any information that may aid the investigation. The command has also assured that the family of the deceased will be kept informed about the progress of the investigation.

Key points

  • The police have arrested five persons, including the Commissioner for Secondary Education, in connection with the death of Unity Adeda.
  • The police have launched a manhunt for two key suspects, Mrs Clemetine Ufuoma and Clement Apia.
  • The investigation is ongoing, and the police have assured that anyone found culpable will face justice.

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