The Imo police command says a police inspector was killed at the residence of Rex Anunobi, the state’s commissioner for trade, commerce and investment.
Henry Okoye, spokesperson of the command, said in a
statement on Wednesday that the incident occurred on September 14.
Okoye said two suspects linked to the murder have been
arrested.
“The suspects, Olivia Patrick, male, aged 31, and ThankGod
Mourice, male, aged 25, were arrested at the scene shortly after the incident
was reported,” the statement reads.
“Following the report, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State
Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, psc(+), mnips, directed a thorough investigation
to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and bring those
responsible to justice.
“In compliance with the directive, the Deputy Commissioner
of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID)
alongside the DPO, New Owerri Division, visited the scene, where necessary
examinations were conducted and relevant exhibits recovered and secured.
“The remains of the deceased Inspector were subsequently
deposited at the mortuary.”
He added that the case has been transferred to the SCID for
further investigation, noting that efforts were ongoing to arrest other
suspects still at large.
The spokesperson said the commissioner of police has
directed the investigating team to ensure that anyone found culpable is
prosecuted in accordance with the law.
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