A shocking and tragic incident occurred recently in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, as the lifeless body of a security aide to a former speaker of the State House of Assembly, Chiji Collins, was discovered in a bush.
News About Nigeria reports that the individual who lost his life, named Charles, was a committed police inspector who was taken captive a few weeks ago along with a driver in the Ohaji/Egbema region of the state.
The assailants had ambushed them while they were traveling in a Hilux and a Sports Utility Vehicle, forcefully taking them into a nearby forested area.
After enduring a few distressing days, Charles’ decomposed remains were found in a bush.
The news of his demise has left his colleagues deeply saddened.
Hailing from the Mbaise region of the state, Charles was a respected member of the police force.
The circumstances surrounding his death are truly horrifying, as it has been reported that he had suffered a severe neck injury.
The brutality of his murder is truly abominable.
In response to the incident, Henry Okoye, the spokesperson for the state police, confirmed the tragic event and stated that the Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Berde, wasted no time in assembling a team of investigators to locate and apprehend the perpetrators.
Okoye emphasized the commitment of the police command to ensuring that those responsible for Charles’ untimely demise face the full extent of the law.
The news of this appalling incident has sent shockwaves throughout the state, as residents express their outrage and demand justice for the slain police inspector.
