Police Arrest Commissioner, Three Others Over Delta Director’s Death
Five people now in custody as police intensify efforts to locate two additional suspects
The Delta State Police Command has taken the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, and three other suspects into custody over the death of Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education.
The development brings to five the number of people currently in police custody in connection with the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Adeda’s death.
Police Search for Two More Suspects
In a statement issued on Monday night, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the command had also intensified efforts to locate two other persons described as key suspects in the case.
They are Clementine Ufuoma, Director of Basic and Secondary Education, and Clement Apia, the driver attached to the Commissioner for Secondary Education.
According to the police, the presence of both individuals is required to advance the investigation. The command urged them to report to investigators without further delay.
Investigation Into Adeda’s Death
Adeda’s death has attracted public attention following allegations surrounding an incident at the Ministry of Secondary Education in Asaba.
Earlier reports said police had begun investigating allegations that Adeda was assaulted during an incident at the commissioner’s office. Three aides to the commissioner were initially named in a complaint, with one of them subsequently arrested.
The latest development follows increased calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of Adeda’s death. His family has also expressed differing views over the state government’s response and proposed administrative inquiry.
Police Promise Due Process
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Samuel E. Erale, said the investigation would be conducted thoroughly, impartially and professionally.
The command assured the deceased’s family and members of the public that due process would be followed and that anyone found culpable would face the law.
The police also expressed condolences to Adeda’s family as investigations continue.
