Crimes

Police summon ex-Imo gov, deputy, CUPP spokesman over alleged murder

The Imo State Police Command has invited a former governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha, his deputy, Gerald Iron, and the spokesperson of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and House of Representatives member-elect, Ikenga Ugochinyere, for alleged murder, kidnapping, and arson.

This was contained in a letter of invitation addressed to the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, Charles Ugwu.

The letter, which was signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration, Ukachi Opara, ordered the PDP chairman to produce the trio on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the State Criminal Investigation Bureau (SCIB) of the Police Command.

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The letter, which was titled, ‘Re: Case of Murder, Kidnapping and Arson’, read: “The office of State Intelligence Bureau, Imo State Police Command, State Headquarters Owerri, is investigating the above-underlined case involving some prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party, Imo State chapter.

“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, requests you come along with the following persons, Emeka Ihedioha, Ugochinyere Ikenga Imo, Gerald Irona, to interview the commissioner of police, through the officer in charge of State Intelligence Bureau, Owerri, date: Thursday, March 16, 2023, Time 10:00 prompt.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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