Press Statement
05/12/2024
The Eboigbodin Murder: Bring Erring Police Officers to Justices
We would want to join trade unions, civil society allies and patriotic Nigerians in Edo State in calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of police officers responsible for the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboidogbin, former NLC State Council Chairman in Edo State.
The explanation offered by the officers involved in this heinous crime is lame and ridiculous as well insults our collective intelligence.
Accordingly, nothing short of immediate arrest, detention and prosecution for murder of the officers involved will satisfy us.
The untimely death of Comrade Kaduna Eboidogbin is a tragedy we are yet to come to terms with.
The Edo State Police Command, and indeed, the Nigeria Police Force should resist the urge for a cover-up as has often been the case when their officers over-shoot their brief.
The Nigeria Police Force stands to gain nothing when it protects bad eggs or nurtures them in its fold in the name of managing its public image.
Indeed, it loses everything by so doing including its essence. It is reason why we urge the Commissioner, Edo State Police Command, CP Umoru Ozigi to seize the momentum by acting with transparent courage, knowing full well life has been snuffed out via wilful conduct.
In terms of dealing with erring officers we urge the police to borrow a leaf from the Nigerian Army.
Finally, we urge the Police to take seriously our advice before it faces another backlash from the public.
Benson Upah
Head of Information and Public Affairs.