The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended eight suspects linked to the murder of the traditional ruler of Adani Autonomous Community in Uzo Uwani council area, Igwe Ezugwu Patrick.
According to The PUNCH, Igwe Patrick was reportedly killed in his village, Akutara, on Sunday.
The State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, confirmed the arrests during his visit to the community on Monday.
Uzuegbu assured that thorough police action would be taken, emphasizing the commitment to apprehend all those responsible, from the masterminds to the perpetrators, to face legal consequences for their actions.
The police boss said, “The governor of Enugu State said I should relocate to this local government and ensure that all those responsible for this unfortunate act are apprehended in line with the state’s zero tolerance for crime.
“Immediately the news got to me, I dispatched my men from the Criminal Investigation Department and the Area Command, led by the Area Commander, to visit here and ensure that all those involved are arrested because no incident like this should happen without severe consequences.
“I want to disclose that so far, we have arrested eight prime suspects and we will continue to trail the remaining criminal masterminds of this murder. We must get to the root of this matter by unravelling all those behind the killing.
“I want to let you know that the governor is not happy that a breach of this nature could occur, so he asked me to come here to ensure that all the criminals are fished out. I can assure you that these criminals will never go unpunished.
“So, all those responsible for this crime will be brought to book and punished according to the law.”
