Police in Delta State have commenced investigation into the death of a Deputy Director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education, Mr Unity Adeda, following a complaint alleging that he was assaulted at the office of the Commissioner for Secondary Education in Asaba.
The command has also arrested one suspect in connection with the incident, while efforts are on to apprehend two others named in the complaint.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, identified the three persons as Enos Attah, Oputa Okestine and Lucky Adoh, saying Adoh had been arrested.
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.
According to the PPRO, investigators would examine available evidence, including video recordings, eyewitness accounts and medical records, to establish what transpired before the death of the deputy director.
The roles of all persons connected with the incident would also be thoroughly examined before determining whether anyone was culpable.
Police assured the deceased’s family that the investigation would be conducted professionally and without interference.
He said anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law, regardless of status or position.
The CP appealed to members of the public to remain calm and avoid drawing conclusions while the investigation is ongoing.
He also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased.
