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Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on Sunday condoled with the family of a retired judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwo, who was allegedly murdered under mysterious circumstances at her residence in Asaba, the state capital. He assured the family that justice would be served.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe.
The police spokesman said:
“On the 24th of November 2025, the DPO ‘A’ Division, Asaba, received a complaint from the brother of Justice Ifeoma Okogwo (Rtd) that he visited her residence only to discover her lifeless body in the sitting room, with her hands, legs, and mouth tied.”
SP Edafe added: “Upon receipt of the complaint, the DPO swiftly mobilized officers to the residence, where the corpse was evacuated and taken to the mortuary for autopsy.”
According to him: “One suspect, Lucky Matthew, has been arrested, while the principal suspect, Godwin Vanem, is currently at large.
“On the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (Homicide Section) for discreet investigation.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the said Godwin Vanem is suspected to have committed the dastardly act and fled the apartment. The Command has launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspect.”
Police condole family, order homicide probe into retired Delta judge’s killing
