An official of the Federal Road Safety Corps has allegedly been murdered by two of his colleagues because of his plans to expose their illegal dealings.
According to the Facebook user, Harrison Emefeina who shared the sad news on his page, the victim, Emeka Ojei was strangled to death.
Harrison stated that the suspects, Akpotobo Paulinus, and Uchenna Izuako had connived to carry out the act and since their arrests, the police officers in charge of the case have refused to charge the men to court.
Harrison, who is an activist, wrote,
“Two Federal Road Safety Corps officers serving in Onitsha, Anambra State have allegedly strangled their colleague, Emeka Ojei to death for whistleblowing.
“Two senior officers Akpotobo Paulinus Unit Commander and Uchenna Izuako, Route Commander FRSC Onitsha, carried out the act.
“The two officers have been detained in SCID Awka since 8th June,2019 and from investigation, the police refused to charge them to court.
“Meeting with the family yesterday, We assured them of carrying out thorough investigation and make sure the perpetrators are brought to book..
“Till date, the FRSC are yet to visit the family.
“The deceased is from Okpanam, Oshimili North LGA, Delta State.
“We wish to alert all Okpanam sons to get prepared as we shutdown the nation for the death of our own.”
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