Delta CP Abaniwonda Orders Arrest of Community Chairman

Published September 15, 2024 at 9:58 AM

Delta CP Abaniwonda Orders Arrest of Community ChairmanFollowing the murder of Sam Onobraekpeya, Delta State Police Commissioner CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered the arrest of Hon. Ejiro Eruteyan Eredajaye, the interim chairman of Adagbrasa Ugolo community in Okpe Local Government Area, who is currently at large.

“The CP has instructed that the suspect be apprehended and brought to justice,” stated Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe in a statement

Edafe explained that the deceased, a sand beach leader in the community, had a dispute with the chairman over a truckload of sand, which escalated into a violent altercation. During the fight, the chairman sustained injuries.

According to Edafe, the chairman went to the police station to report the incident and was permitted by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to seek medical treatment.

However, shortly after, the deceased’s younger brother, Prince, arrived at the station alleging that the chairman, accompanied by thugs, had attacked and killed his brother.

Upon further investigation by the DPO, it was revealed that the chairman had only received brief treatment at the hospital. Consequently, CP Abaniwonda has mandated the arrest of the chairman and anyone else involved in the crime.