The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State,has confirmed the death of its staff,Duruocha Osita Joel.
Duruocha a Principal Executive Officer II on grade level 10 was reported missing on Wednesday by the by Mr Jude Okwuonu, the commission’s Administrative Secretary, according to a statement signed by Barrister Festus Okoye.
The statement also said the deceased’s body was found where it was dumped by unknown person’s along Isu-Aniocha -Urum road in Awka North local government Area of the state.
According to the statement, police and other security agencies have commenced investigation into the murder while his remains have been deposited in the mortuary.
The commission said:”On Wednesday, 28th September 2022, the Commission’s Administrative Secretary in Anambra State, Mr. Okwuonu Jude, reported the disappearance of a staff, Mr. Duruocha Osita Joel, a Principal Executive Officer II on Grade Level 10.
“On Thursday, 29th September, the Administrative Secretary further informed the Commission that Mr. Duruocha’s dead body was found along Isu-Aniocha-Urum road in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, where unknown persons dumped him.
“Other staff members of the Commission, Duruocha’s brother and the Police have evacuated the body and deposited same in the morgue. The Police and other security agencies have commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to Duruocha’s disappearance and eventual death”.