Four suspects have been arrested by the Ebonyi State police command in connection with the murder of Peter Nweke, a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain who was tortured to death on March 18, 2023, in Umuezeokaoha community, Ezza North Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement made available to News About Nigeria, SP Onome Onovwakpoyeya said the suspects have all confessed to their involvement in the crime.
The first suspect, Leonard Kelechi Nwali, who is a Labour Party House of Assembly aspirant, Ezza North Constituency, confessed to hiring the assailants who were meant to torture the late Peter Nweke.
He claimed that the late Peter Nweke posed a threat to his political ambition, so he contacted one Akwasi of Umuezeoka, in Ezza North LGA, who spearheaded the torture that eventually resulted in the death of Mr Peter Nweke.
The second suspect, Onyebuchi Chita, confessed to having brought in the killers from Nkomoro into Ogboji community, where Peter Nweke was killed.
The third suspect, Aloke Obinna, confessed to having given his motorcycle to one Onyebuchi Chita for escape after the incident.
The fourth suspect, Ifeanyi Nwokpuku, conspired with one Sampson Nweke, who pointed Peter Nweke out to the killers.
The arrest of these suspects has brought some relief to the family of the deceased and the community at large.
The Ebonyi State Police Command has assured the public that justice will be served.
The murder of Peter Nweke has sparked outrage among the people of Ebonyi state, and there have been calls for the perpetrators of the heinous crime to be brought to justice.
The arrest of these suspects is a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that the investigation will uncover all those involved in the murder.
The Ebonyi State Police Command has urged the public to continue to cooperate with the police in providing useful information that will assist in the investigation and ensure that justice is served.
The police also assured the public that they will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the state remains safe and secure for all.
The murder of Peter Nweke is a reminder of the need for politicians to eschew violence and embrace peace and unity.
Political differences should be resolved through peaceful means and not through violence and bloodshed.
