Police probe death of Delta deputy director

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The Delta State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a Deputy Director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education, Mr Unity Adeda, with one person arrested in connection with the incident.

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The investigation followed a complaint alleging that Adeda was beaten during an incident at the office of the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, in Asaba.

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The state Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said three aides to the commissioner were named in the complaint as allegedly involved in the incident.

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He identified them as Enos Attah, Oputa Okestine and Lucky Adoh, adding that Adoh had been arrested while efforts were ongoing to apprehend the other two.

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Edafe said the Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, had directed the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to investigate the circumstances surrounding Adeda’s death.

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He said investigators would examine available evidence, including video recordings, eyewitness accounts and medical records, to establish what transpired.

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According to the police spokesman, the actions of all persons connected with the incident would also be examined before determining whether anyone was culpable.

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Earle assured the deceased’s family that the command would conduct the investigation professionally and without interference.

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He said anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law, irrespective of the person’s status or position.

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The police commissioner appealed to members of the public to remain calm and avoid reaching conclusions before the completion of the investigation.

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He also commiserated with Adeda’s family over his death.

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