From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Police Command, Umoru Ozigi, has called for a large-scale and thorough investigation into the death of the former Edo State Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), 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 also that when the argument was ongoing, the former labour leader slumped and died.
However, this development has led to the issuance of a 48-hour ultimatum by civil rights groups to the police to fish out their men involved in the roadblock at Upper Sokponba that led to the death of their comrade (Eboigbodin).
In a bid to unravel the circumstances leading to 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 statement reads: “The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police has received with great concern news of the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, former Chairman of the 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 Organisations, 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.”