September 27, (THEWILL) — The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with the August killing of Police Constable Oboh Goodluck by suspected cultists in the OMPADEC area of Amarata, Yenagoa.
Speaking during the service of songs and lying-in-state for the slain officer, CP Idu said the command was closing in on the key suspect, described as a notorious killer wanted for multiple murders.
He vowed that all those responsible would be brought to justice.
“The deceased constable acted within the law to confront and defend the people against seven armed hoodlums.
“Goodluck Oboh gave his life to protect Bayelsa citizens. If he had succeeded, he would have proudly called himself a peacekeeper,” the CP said.
He warned that attacks on police officers would not go unpunished, stressing that the force would deploy all available resources to ensure perpetrators face the law.
He also assured rank-and-file officers that the police leadership would stand firmly behind them.
CP Idu further disclosed that a formal request would be made to Governor Douye Diri to designate the site of Oboh’s killing as a monument in his honour.
Representing the bereaved family, Comrade Kwokwo Robert thanked the police for their support during the burial rites and called for justice.
“The relief we pray for as a family is justice. Those responsible for his killing should also pay the supreme price,” he said.
