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Police arrest one, track two aides over Delta director’s death

Police in Delta State have arrested one suspect and are searching for two others over the death of a Deputy Director of Education, Unity Adeda. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-one-track-two-aides-over-delta-directors-death/

Police arrest one, track two aides over Delta director’s death

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the death of Deputy Director Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda. The incident occurred at the office of Commissioner for Secondary Education, Kingsley Ashibogwu, in Asaba. The arrested individual is identified as Lucky Adoh, while two others, Enos Attah and Oputa Okestine, are at large.

Police spokesman Bright Edafe announced the arrest in a statement on Friday, highlighting reports of Adeda's death and allegations of physical assault by Adoh's aides. The Delta State Command ordered a homicide investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and Adeda's subsequent death, with the investigation focusing on video footage, eyewitness accounts, and medical records.

The command pledged to pursue justice diligently and without bias, regardless of the accused's status or position.

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