Edo State Police Command Thursday discovered 20 mummified corpses in a building along Asoro slope off Ekenhua road, Uzebu quarters, Benin city.
The corpses were made up of
15 male, 3 female and 2 children, a statement signed by ASP Jennifer U. Iwegbu
Deputy Police Public Relations Officer,said
According to her, following credible information at the Command’s disposal that some corpses were discovered in a building along Asoro slope off Ekenhua road, Uzebu quarters,Benin city. Operatives of the command immediately swung into action and mobilized to the scene.
“At the scene, 3 suspects, Chimaobi Okoewu ‘M’ and Oko Samuel ‘M’ both of Afikpo in Ebonyi and Gideon Sunday ‘M’ of Akwa-Ibom State were arrested while others fled. An intensive effort is ongoing to arrest the other fleeing suspects.
” At the scene, 15 mummified male corpses, 3 mummified female corpses and 2 mummified children corpses were discovered.
“To this end, the Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Abutu Yaro, fdc, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of state CID to carry out a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the discovered corpses.
The Police commissioner advised the general public to be calm as the command will continue to ensure the safety of all law-abiding citizens and those residing in Edo state.
