Delta: Police hunt suspect as retired judge found dead in apartment

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri

Police in Delta State have launched a manhunt for a man alleged to be the principal suspect in the murder of Justice Ifeoma Okogwo, a retired judge, found dead in her Asaba apartment with her hands, legs, and mouth bound.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Sunday, revealed that on November 24, the DPO ‘A’ Division Asaba received a complaint from the late judge’s brother, who discovered her lifeless body in the sitting room.

Upon receiving the report, the DPO led officers to the residence where the corpse was evacuated to the mortuary for autopsy.

Edafe stated that one suspect, Lucky Matthew, was arrested, while principal suspect, Godwin Vanem, remains at large. On orders of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (Homicide section) for detailed investigation.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that Godwin Vanem is suspected of committing the act and fleeing the apartment. The command has launched a manhunt for the suspect,” Edafe explained.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has condoled with the family and pledged justice. The police urge anyone with useful information to contact the command via 08036684974, 08114895600, or 08025666914.