Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a personal driver to a Pentecostal bishop in Asaba, Delta State, for allegedly murdering his employer and fleeing with the victim’s Toyota Prado Jeep.
The suspect, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was apprehended alongside another individual in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area, while reportedly attempting to sell the stolen vehicle.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed the development during a press briefing at the Command headquarters in Awka on Wednesday.
According to the police chief, the arrest followed a swift intelligence-led operation carried out by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad based in Awkuzu. The operation led to the recovery of the stolen Prado Jeep and
the arrest of both the driver and the alleged buyer.Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, who served as both driver and domestic staff to the cleric, allegedly conspired with other criminal elements still at large to carry out the killing before fleeing to Anambra State with the vehicle.
Orutugu stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and fully unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He urged members of the public to exercise caution in the employment of domestic workers and drivers, stressing the importance of proper profiling and verification of individuals engaged in homes and establishments.
The police command reiterated its commitment to intelligence-driven policing and collaboration with other security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property across the state.
