Kaduna Eboigbodin, a former chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo state, is dead.
Eboigbodin was said to have died on Monday during a dispute
with police officers at a checkpoint in Upper Sakponba road, Benin City, Edo
state capital.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Moses Yamu, police
public relations officer (PPRO) in Edo, said the command has launched an
investigation into the incident.
“The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police has received
with great concern news of the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, former
Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, allegedly due to
police unprofessional conduct,” the statement reads.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru P. Ozigi, psc, mnips
wishes to use this medium to commiserate with the widow, family, friends, and
associates of the deceased over the loss and pray for the repose of his soul.
“He further noted the cordial working relationship existing
between the police, civil society organisations, NLC, and all critical
stakeholders in the state and has therefore directed the immediate
investigation into the incident.”
The police spokesperson said the command remains “committed
to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice prevails in every situation”.
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