Police Arrest Commissioner’s Aide Over Mysterious Death Of Delta Government Official

The Delta State Police Command has arrested Lucky Adoh, an aide to the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, in connection with the death of a Deputy Director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education, Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the arrest followed allegations that Adeda was physically assaulted at the commissioner’s office in Asaba before his death.

Police spokesperson Bright Edafe disclosed that the command had also launched a manhunt for two other individuals allegedly linked to the incident. The suspects were identified as Enos Attah and Oputa Okestine.

Edafe said the police received complaints concerning the circumstances surrounding Adeda’s death and immediately commenced an investigation into the matter.

He explained that allegations had been made that Adeda was assaulted by aides to the commissioner, including Attah, Okestine and Adoh. However, the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the specific roles of everyone involved.

The Delta State Commissioner of Police has directed the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation.

According to Edafe, investigators will examine available evidence, including video recordings, eyewitness accounts and medical records, while also assessing the actions of individuals connected to the incident.

He said the objective of the investigation was to establish what happened and ensure that anyone found responsible would face prosecution in accordance with the law.

The police spokesperson further assured the public that the command would not shield anyone found culpable, regardless of their position or status.

He added that the police would continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses.