Police Arrest Four Suspects Linked To Abduction And Killing Of Ebonyi Varsity Student

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The Ebonyi State Police Command has detained four individuals in connection with the abduction and tragic killing of Magnus Okeke, a student at Alex-Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI) in Ikwo Local Government Area. DSP Joshua Ukandu, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Abakaliki.

“We have initiated an investigation into the matter, and as of now, four individuals have been apprehended in connection with this heinous crime,” Ukandu stated.

The university’s management, through its Public Relations Officer, Mr. Elom Iyke Ubochi, corroborated that Okeke, an extra-year student in the Department of Accountancy, was abducted on June 1, 2024, and tragically found deceased 16 days later.

“The security agencies have apprehended some of those suspected to be involved in the abduction and made efforts to secure his safe return,” Ubochi expressed in a statement. “Regrettably, on Monday, June 17, Okeke’s decomposed body was discovered beneath the bridge at Ako stream in Nwakpu village, along Ikwo/Abakaliki Road.”

The university has urged anyone with pertinent information that could aid the ongoing investigation to come forward and collaborate with the authorities.