Police arrest one suspect over alleged murder of Delta education director, hunt others

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Lucky Adoh, in connection with the alleged murder of Delta State Deputy Director in the Ministry of Secondary Education, Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda. The police have also initiated a manhunt for other suspects allegedly involved in the murder.

The Police Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement, stating that the Command is aware of reports surrounding the death of Adeda following an incident at the Commissioner for Secondary Education's office in Asaba. According to the spokesman, "The Command has also taken note of allegations suggesting that he was beaten by aides to the commissioner identified as Enos Attah, Oputa Okestine, and Lucky Adoh."

The Delta State Commissioner of Police has ordered the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. He assured the family of the deceased and the public that anyone found culpable will be brought to justice, irrespective of their status or position.