Police nab suspected killers of officers in edo state
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Police Nab Suspected Killers of Officers in Edo State
The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of suspected killers of two police officers who were brutally murdered in the state.
The officers, Inspector Samuel Ogbu and Corporal Godwin Ogbu, were killed on January 15, 2023, while on duty in the Auchi area of the state. The incident sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from the public and the police authorities.
According to the police, the suspects, identified as Osasogie Ogieva and Osasuyi Ogieva, were arrested on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, following a thorough investigation and intelligence gathering.
The police spokesperson, Chidi Nwabuzor, said in a statement that the suspects were arrested at their hideout in the Auchi area, where they were found with weapons and other incriminating items.
"The suspects were arrested in connection with the murder of two police officers, Inspector Samuel Ogbu and Corporal Godwin Ogbu, who were killed on January 15, 2023, while on duty in Auchi," Nwabuzor said. "The investigation revealed that the suspects were involved in the murder and were arrested after a thorough investigation and intelligence gathering."
The police spokesperson added that the suspects would be charged to court soon, and that the police would continue to work tirelessly to bring perpetrators of crimes against its officers to justice.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba, has commended the Edo State Police Command for their efforts in arresting the suspects and bringing them to justice.
"The IGP commends the Edo State Police Command for their dedication and commitment to bringing perpetrators of crimes against police officers to justice," Nwabuzor said. "The IGP assures the public that the police will continue to work tirelessly to protect the lives and property of citizens, and to bring perpetrators of crimes to justice."
The police have appealed to the public to provide any information that may lead to the arrest and prosecution of other suspects involved in the murder of the two officers.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from the public and the police authorities, with many calling for justice for the slain officers and their families.