Edo State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on a suspected murder syndicate after recovering another decomposed body believed to have been dumped by the criminal group.
The body of 27-year-old Ahkilo Usman was discovered in a bush at Obagie-Nevbosa, near the Amagba and Ogheghe communities in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area.
Police said the recovery was made by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) during investigations into the murder of commercial motorcycle rider Hamisu Sule.
According to the command, preliminary findings indicate that both victims were allegedly murdered by the same criminal syndicate.
Police spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikedem, said the latest discovery has strengthened investigators’ resolve to expose the full activities of the suspects.
The statement noted, “This latest recovery underscores the gravity of the criminal activities of the suspects and the Command’s determination to uncover the full extent of their operations.”
Commissioner of Police Patrick Daaor pledged that the command would not back down until everyone involved is brought to justice.
He declared, “I will not relent until this syndicate and every criminal network threatening the safety of Edo residents are completely crushed and justice served.”
The police assured residents that investigations are progressing and appealed to members of the public to provide useful information that could aid the operation.
