By NIM Reporter
The Delta State Police Command has arrested one person in connection with the death of Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the State Ministry of Secondary Education.
Adeda reportedly died following an incident at the office of the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, in Asaba.
In a statement issued on Thursday, September 25, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the Command had commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Command said it was aware of allegations that the deceased was physically assaulted by some aides attached to the Commissioner, identified as Enos Attah, Oputa Okestine and Lucky Adoh.
According to the police, one of the named suspects, Lucky Adoh, has been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the other suspects who are currently at large.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel Erale, has ordered the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident and the subsequent death of Adeda.
The police said the investigation would examine available evidence, including video footage, eyewitness accounts and medical records, as well as the actions of all persons connected with the incident.
The Command said the objective was to establish the facts surrounding the case and ensure that anyone found culpable would be brought to justice in accordance with the law.
CP Erale assured the deceased’s family and members of the public that the police would not shield anyone found culpable, irrespective of status or position.
He also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them that the Command would pursue justice diligently and without fear or favour.
The police said further updates would be made available as the investigation progresses.
