The alleged killing of one Efe Ogbeide(pictured above) has landed eight persons in the net of the Edo State Police Command.
Ogbeide, a site engineer, had problems with hearing and speech.
He was killed during the leadership crisis that rocked Obazagbon Community in Benin.
As per News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, the command’s Spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, revealed that the prime suspect identified as the Chairman of the community youths, Joshua Edo, has been arrested alongside seven others, namely: Obayuwana Happy, Uhunwangho Everest, Chidera Umeh, Simon Benjamin, Odion Adagbonyin, Kennedy Ohro, and Osayi Adagbonyin.
The report attributed Ogbeide’s killing to a disputes over the positions of Chairman and traditional leader, Okiaghele, which escalated into violence.
It reportedly culminated in multiple killings and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.
“The Commissioner of Police, Betty Isokpan, condemned the violence and vowed that all the culprits will face the full weight of the law.
“She assured residents that security agencies remain committed to safeguarding their lives and property,” NAN quoted Yamu as saying.
