BY SUZY CHUKWUECHEDOM / ONITSHA
.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Ikioye Orutugu has arrested a domestic staff for alleged gruesome murder of his employer, a Pentecostal Bishop of End-reconciliation Ministry Asaba, Delta State.
.
The suspect attempted to dispose off the victim’s Toyota Prado Jeep in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
.
Orutugu said the breakthrough followed a swift intelligence-led operation by his Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, Anambra State which led to the arrest of the suspect and another individual alleged to be the buyer of the stolen vehicle.
.
Preliminary investigation he said reveals that the suspect, who served as the Bishop’s driver and domestic staff, allegedly conspired with yet-to-be-identified criminal elements to murder the cleric before fleeing with the victim’s Prado Jeep to Anambra State for sale.
.
H said the Police Operatives, acting on credible information, tracked and intercepted the suspects in Nkpor, successfully recovered the stolen vehicle, and took them into custody for further interrogation.
.
He stated that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang involved in the incident and fully unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate murder.
.
Meanwhile, CP Orutugu has advised residents to exercise due diligence in the recruitment and management of domestic staff, drivers, and other household employees. He urged members of the public to properly profile and verify the identities of persons employed in their homes and establishments, while also remaining vigilant to suspicious behaviours and activities.
.
The Commissioner further assured the public that the Command remains committed to proactive policing, intelligence-driven operations, and collaboration with sister security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property across the State.
