ASABA — The Delta State Police Command has arrested one suspect and launched a manhunt for two others in connection with the death of Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education.
The development followed complaints over an incident at the office of the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, in Asaba, where Adeda was allegedly assaulted.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the development in a statement issued by the command.
According to Edafe, the police had taken note of reports and allegations surrounding the circumstances of Adeda’s death, including claims that he was beaten by three aides attached to the commissioner.
The individuals named in the allegations are Enos Attah, Oputa Okestine and Lucky Adoh.
Edafe said the command immediately commenced action after receiving the complaints, leading to the arrest of Lucky Adoh, while efforts were intensified to apprehend Attah and Okestine.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, has directed the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident and the subsequent death of Adeda.
The police said investigators would examine available evidence, including relevant video footage, eyewitness accounts, medical records and the actions of all persons connected with the incident.
The command said the investigation is intended to establish the facts surrounding the incident and determine whether anyone is criminally culpable.
CP Erale assured the deceased’s family, concerned citizens and members of the public that anyone found culpable would not be shielded, irrespective of status or position.
He also assured that the investigation would be conducted professionally and without interference, while urging members of the public to remain calm and avoid drawing conclusions before the investigation is concluded.
The police commissioner expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them that the command would pursue justice in accordance with the law.
