The Delta State Police Command says, it has in continuation of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education, has taken into custody the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, alongside three other suspects in connection with the case. This brings the number of persons currently in Police custody in connection with the investigation to five.

The SUPREME learnt that, the Command has consequently launched a manhunt for two key suspects, Mrs Clemetine Ufuoma, Director of Basic and Secondary Education, and Clement Apia, driver to the Commissioner for Secondary Education, whose presence is required in furtherance of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel Erale, urgesmd the two suspects, wherever they may be, to make themselves available to the Police without further delay. The CP reiterated that, the investigation will be pursued thoroughly, impartially and professionally, assuring the family of the deceased and members of the public that due process will be followed and anyone found culpable will be brought to justice in accordance with the law.

The command’s heartfelt condolences go to the deceased family.

Spokesman for the Command SP Bright Edafe confirmed the story. (Supreme News)