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Abia State Liaison Officer at the National Assembly, Chief Iheanyi Chinasa on Saturday called for calm to allow the police carry out a thorough investigation on a matter that recently rocked Bende Division of the Nigerian Police, Abia State command.
Several online news sources had reported of an alleged extra judicial killing of a middle aged man, Akobundu Wisdom Okorie by the police which sparked off protests by Bende indegenes.
Speaking on Saturday, Chief Chinasa in a telephone chat, said “I heard of the incident and I condemn in it’s entirety any atom of misconduct or unprofessional behaviour of the police. But then, we have to urge the family, friends and everybody involved to stay calm to enable the police to investigate it properly.”
“I also console the family for their loss. It is not easy to loose a loved one and especially in such circumstances. It hurts so bad.”
“I am sure the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Danladi Isa will do a good job and bring the perpetrators to book.”
Speaking further, Chief Chinasa condemned any form of unprofessional conduct by the police and called on all the parties involved to sheath their swords while the police carry on with their job.
It was gathered that Akobundu was accused of buying stolen property from scavengers, commonly known as Ndi Akpakara and was invited by the police for questioning.
Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said during interrogation, the police beat up the deceased until he lost consciousness.
It was learnt that while the police took him to the hospital, he died on the way.
Reacting to the development, the Public Relations Officer of the Police, Abia State Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka confirmed the development, and added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa had visited Bende and addressed the matter.
DSP Chinaka revealed that calm has returned as the matter is being investigated to unearth what actually transpired.
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