The Delta State Police Command has arrested one of the suspects linked to the death of Unity Adeda, a Deputy Director in the State Ministry of Secondary Education, following an incident at the office of the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Kingsley Ashibogwu, in Asaba.
The suspect, identified as Lucky Adoh, was arrested after the command received complaints surrounding the incident. Police said a manhunt is ongoing for two other persons allegedly connected to the incident, identified as Enos Attah and Oputa Okestine.
The Command said it is aware of allegations that the deceased was beaten to death by aides to the Commissioner but stressed that the circumstances surrounding her death are still being investigated.
The Commissioner of Police, 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 the deceased.
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According to the Command, the investigation will examine all available evidence, including relevant video footage, eyewitness accounts, medical records, and the actions of all persons connected with the incident.
The police said the investigation is aimed at establishing the facts and ensuring that anyone found culpable is brought to justice in accordance with the law.
CP Erale assured the family of the deceased, concerned citizens and members of the public that the command would neither shield nor spare anyone found culpable, regardless of status or position.
He also assured that the investigation would be conducted professionally, transparently, and without interference while urging members of the public to remain calm and refrain from drawing conclusions until the facts surrounding the incident are fully established.
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