By Our Correspondent
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a domestic staff member allegedly involved in the gruesome murder of his employer, a Pentecostal Bishop of End-Reconciliation Ministry, Asaba, Delta State, and the attempted sale of the late cleric’s Toyota Prado Jeep in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed that the arrest followed a swift intelligence-led operation carried out by operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, on Tuesday, May 13, 2026.
According to preliminary investigations, the suspect, who reportedly served as the Bishop’s driver and domestic staff, allegedly conspired with other yet-to-be-identified criminal elements to murder the cleric before fleeing with the victim’s Toyota Prado Jeep to Anambra State in a bid to sell the vehicle.
Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, tracked and intercepted the suspect alongside another individual alleged to be the buyer of the stolen vehicle in Nkpor. The stolen Prado Jeep was successfully recovered, while both suspects were taken into custody for further interrogation.
The Command stated that investigations are ongoing to arrest other members of the criminal gang and fully unravel the circumstances surrounding the murder.
Reacting to the incident, CP Orutugu advised residents to exercise caution and carry out proper profiling and background checks before employing domestic workers, drivers, and other household staff.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and behaviours to security agencies.
The Commissioner further reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to proactive policing, intelligence-driven operations, and sustained collaboration with other security agencies to ensure the protection of lives and property across Anambra State.
The statement was issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
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