Police operatives in Edo State have detained eight suspects in connection with the killing of a site engineer, Efe Ogbeide, during the leadership crisis in the Obazagbon Community of Benin City.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Moses Yamu, confirmed the development to journalists on Thursday.
He identified Joshua Edo, the chairman of the community youths, as the prime suspect.
Other suspects, according to him, include; Obayuwana Happy, Uhunwangho Everest, Chidera Umeh, Simon Benjamin, Odion Adagbonyin, Kennedy Ohro, and Osayi Adagbonyin.
Yamu said the suspects were caught by operatives of the Iyekogba Division’s Operation Rescue and Anti-Kidnapping Unit at different locations.
The spokesman revealed that the crisis stemmed from disputes over the positions of chairman and traditional leader (Okiaghele), resulting in multiple deaths and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.
He said: “The Commissioner of Police, Betty Isokpan, condemned the violence and vowed that all the culprits will face the full weight of the law.
“She assured residents that security agencies remain committed to safeguarding their lives and property.”
Source: Ripples