Two elders from the Ikhuen Oboh community in the Edo State local government of Uhunmwode have petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Usman Akali-Baba, requesting that he conduct a thorough inquiry into the alleged murder of one of their family, Frank Eferi.
According to reports, Clement Guobadia allegedly killed the late Frank Eferi of the Ikhuen Oboh village.
Efosa Aigbobahi and Peter Omorowa, two community elders who petitioned the IGP, claimed that senior police officers were plotting to obstruct a full inquiry into the incident.
In the petition by their solicitor, Idahagbon & Co. dated August 24th 2022, the two elders said they want justice to be meted out to all involved in the killing as they alleged that two members of a gang had been arrested by the police.
“The Confession of the Suspects to the Police implicated some other persons who are providing the dangerous weapons including AK 47 with which they carry out their criminal operations.”
The elders said they had petitioned the Homicide section of the Force CID, Alagbon, Lagos when they got information that there is an attempt to compromise the investigation in the Edo State police command but “Surprisingly, the said cronies who are determined to thwart the investigation process are now attempting to use the Office of the DIG to forestall the progressive investigation of the Suspects at Alagbon.
“The DIG is not abreast with the genuine and authentic facts of the Investigation of the Police so far as well as the various atrocities being committed by the suspects.
“The Cronies of the suspects who appear to us as among those already implicated by the confession of the suspects are employing various contacts, personalities and high profile individuals in the society to undermine the investigation of the suspects.
“Sir, we have confidence and trust in the ability of the DIG but it appears to us that he may not be fully aware of the actual facts of the case and circumstances thereto.
“ Sir, in view of the above, Our Clients do not have any faith in the overt determination and interest being exhibited by some of the Officers who appear to be using the Office of the DIG to seek the transfer of the case file from Alagbon.”