20th June, 2024
By Uchenna Ugwu
Four suspects are now in police custody in connection with the alleged abduction and killing of Magnus Okeke, a student of Alex-Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI), in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state.
The management of the university in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Mr Elom Iyke Ubochi, confirmed that Okeke, an extra year student of the Department of Accountancy was abducted on June 1, 2024.
But the student was later found dead, Ubochi said while describing the abduction and killing of Okeke as wicked.
Ubochi noted that Okeke, an extra year student of the Department of Accountancy was abducted on June 1, 2024.
“Yes, the security agencies have apprehended some of those alleged to be involved in the abduction and did everything possible to rescue him alive.
“Unfortunately, on Monday, June 17, the decomposing body of Okeke was painfully recovered under the bridge at Ako stream in Nwakpu village, on Ikwo/Abakaliki Road,” he said
The university urged anyone with useful information that could aid in the investigation to come forward and assist the authorities.
But the Police Command in Ebonyi confirmed that four suspects have been arrested in connention with the abduction and murder of Okeke on Thursday.
DSP Joshua Ukandu, Spokesman of the Command confirmed the arrest in Abakaliki.
He said investigation has commenced on the murder of the student.
“Yes, we have commenced investigation on the matter and four persons have so far been arrested in connection with the heinous crime.
“The victim’s body has been recovered and taken to the mortuary. Investigation is ongoing to unravel the death. Four suspects have been arrested so far,” he said
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