The Delta State Police Command has taken into custody the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, and three other suspects as part of an investigation into the death of Deputy Director Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda. This was announced by Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe in a statement on Monday night. The police are currently holding five persons in connection with the investigation.
According to SP Bright Edafe, the police are searching for two key suspects, Mrs Clemetine Ufuoma, Director of Basic and Secondary Education, and Clement Apia, driver to the Commissioner for Secondary Education. The police require their presence to further the investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, has urged the two suspects to make themselves available to the police without delay.
The investigation into Adeda's death is ongoing, with the police working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Adeda reportedly died following an incident at the Examinations and Records Department of the Ministry of Secondary Education. There are allegations that he was assaulted by persons linked to the detained commissioner. The police have assured the public that the investigation will be thorough, impartial, and professional.
CP Samuel E. Erale has reiterated the police's commitment to due process and assured the family of the deceased and the public that anyone found culpable will be brought to justice in accordance with the law. The police have expressed their heartfelt condolences to Adeda's family. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of public officials and the need for thorough investigations into such cases.
The Delta State Police Command is working to gather evidence and interview witnesses as part of the investigation. The police are also appealing to the public for information that may assist in the investigation. The manhunt for the two key suspects, Mrs Clemetine Ufuoma and Clement Apia, continues. The police are urging them to come forward and cooperate with the investigation.
Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, the Commissioner for Secondary Education, is among those currently in police custody. The police have not released further details about the other three suspects detained alongside him. The investigation is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding Adeda's death and the roles of those involved.
The incident occurred on 29 September 2026, and the police have been working to establish the facts surrounding Adeda's death. The case has garnered public attention, with many calling for a thorough and transparent investigation. The police have assured the public that they will provide updates on the investigation as it progresses.
Key points
- The Delta State Police Command has detained the Commissioner for Secondary Education and three others as part of an investigation into the death of Deputy Director Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda.
- The police are searching for two key suspects, Mrs Clemetine Ufuoma and Clement Apia, who are required for further investigation.
- The investigation aims to establish the circumstances surrounding Adeda's death and bring those responsible to justice.
