Tuesday, June 11, 2024 -The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding then alleged murder of Andrew Ochekwo, the prime suspect in the disappearance of two friends, Celine and Afiba,
A statement released by the police
Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, on Monday June 10, say that the
Monitoring Unit has been given a two-week timeframe to complete its
investigation and present a comprehensive report.
The statement reads
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode
Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has directed the Monitoring Unit to conduct a
thorough and high-powered investigation into the suspected murder of one Andrew
Ochekwo.
This
directive comes amid the numerous allegations, arguments, and counterarguments
surrounding the case, which also involves the disappearance of two ladies,
Celine and Afiba after their trip to visit the said Andrew in Aba, Abia State,
for which he was alleged to be responsible.
In
light of the public interest and the gravity of the allegations, the IGP has
deemed it necessary to institute a meticulous investigation into the roles
played by the team which carried out the initial investigation in Abia State,
and the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (IGP-IRT), to
unravel the veritable facts of the matter. The Monitoring Unit has been given a
two-week timeframe to complete its investigation and present a comprehensive
report.
The Inspector General of Police
assures that this case will be handled with the utmost professionalism and
integrity, urging all well-meaning members of the public and all stakeholders
to remain calm and allow the investigation process to proceed without
interference. Similarly, all persons/groups with relevant information regarding
this case are encouraged to come forward and assist with the investigation, and
all such information provided will be treated with the highest level of
confidentiality, reach us via email at pressforabuja@police.gov.ng, and
our social media accounts.
The Nigeria Police Force appreciates
the cooperation and support of the public and hereby reassures that timely
updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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