Commissioner Ashibogwu Arrested Over Civil Servant's Death
Police operatives arrested Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, the Commissioner for Secondary Education, along with three other individuals regarding the death of Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the Ministry of Secondary Education. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed that the total number of individuals in custody has risen to five.
Additionally, a manhunt has been initiated for Mrs Clementine Ufuoma, Director of Basic and Secondary, and Clement Apia, the commissioner's personal driver, as their presence is deemed necessary for the investigation. Commissioner of Police Samuel E.
Erale assured the public and Adeda's family that the investigation would be transparent and free from interference, emphasizing that anyone found responsible for the death would face legal consequences. The police also extended condolences to Adeda's family during this difficult time, amid rising public concern and calls for accountability from the Delta State government.
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