9 June 2023
An orderly to a former speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chiji Collins, has been found dead in a bush in the Oguta Local Government Area of the state a few days ago.
The victim identified simply as Charles an inspector of police was kidnapped a few weeks ago alongside a driver in the Ohaji/ Egbema area of the state.
They were said to be driving in a Hilux and a Sports Utility Vehicle when they were intercepted by their attackers and taken into a bush.
The lifeless body of Charles which had already decomposed was later found in a bush a few days ago.
One of the sources who doesn’t want to be mentioned said, “Charles’ body was found in a bush in the Oguta area. His body has already decomposed. He was killed in such an unfortunate manner. He was given a cut on the neck. This is so disgusting.”
When contacted, the spokesperson for the police in the state, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident and added that the state Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Berde, had commissioned a team of police investigators to apprehend the killers.
He said that the command would ensure that those who killed the Inspector will be brought to book
