Police arrest four over abduction, killing of Ebonyi varsity student
The Ebonyi Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged abduction and killing of Magnus Okeke, a student of Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI), Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.
DSP Joshua Ukandu, the command’s spokesman, confirmed the arrest to journalists on Thursday in Abakaliki, the state capital.
“Yes, we have commenced an investigation on the matter, and four persons have so far been arrested in connection with the heinous crime.
“The victim’s body has been recovered and taken to the mortuary. The investigation is ongoing to unravel the death. Four suspects have been arrested so far,” he said
The management of the university, in a statement by its public relations officer, Elom Ubochi, described the abduction and killing of Mr Okeke as wicked.
Mr Ubochi noted that Mr Okeke, an extra-year student of the Department of Accountancy, was abducted on June 1, 2024.
“Yes, the security agencies have apprehended some of those alleged to be involved in the abduction and did everything possible to rescue him alive.
“Unfortunately, on Monday, June 17, the decomposing body of Okeke was painfully recovered under the bridge at Ako stream in Nwakpu village, on Ikwo/Abakaliki Road,” he said.
The university urged anyone with useful information that could aid in the investigation to come forward and assist the authorities.
(NAN)
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