The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Police Command, Umoru Ozigi has given a marching order to men of the operatives of the command to carry out investigations into the death of the former Edo State Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin.
Recall that the deceased, Eboigbodin was said to have had an encounter with some officers and men of the command who allegedly flagged him down to check for his vehicle particulars and thereafter threatened to take him to the station.
It was said that when the argument was on, the said former labour leader slumped and died.
However, this development has led to the issuance of a 48-hour ultimatum by the civil rights groups to the police to fish out their men involved in the roadblock at Upper Sokponba that has led to the death of their comrade (Eboigbodin).
And in a bid to unearth the mysteries surrounding his death, the Commissioner of Police, Ozigi through the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Moses has called for a thorough and immediate investigation.
“The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police has received with great concern, news of the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin former Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, allegedly due to Police “unprofessional conduct”.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru P. Ozigi, wishes to use this medium to commiserate with the widow, family, friends and associates of the deceased over the loss and prays for the repose of his soul.
“He further noted the cordial working relationship existing between the Police, Civil Society Organizations, NLC and all critical stakeholders in the State and has therefore directed the immediate investigation into the incident.
“The Command remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice prevails in every situation”, the statement read in parts.
