A personal driver working for a Pentecostal bishop of End-Reconciliation Ministry in Asaba, Delta State, has been arrested over the alleged murder of his employer and the theft of his Toyota Prado SUV.
According to the Anambra State Police Commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu, the suspect was arrested alongside another individual in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State while they were allegedly trying to sell the stolen vehicle.
Police said the driver, whose identity has not yet been released due to ongoing investigations, reportedly conspired with other suspects who are still at large to kill the cleric before escaping with the vehicle to Anambra.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect, who served as the Bishop’s driver and domestic staff, allegedly conspired with yet-to-be-identified criminal elements to murder the cleric before fleeing with the victim’s Prado Jeep to Anambra State for sale.”
The authorities explained that the arrest was made after intelligence-led operations by the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu, which led to the recovery of the vehicle and the detention of the suspects for questioning.
“The breakthrough followed a swift intelligence-led operation by Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, which led to the arrest of the suspect and another individual alleged to be the buyer of the stolen vehicle.”
The police further stated that investigations are still ongoing to track down other members of the gang and fully understand what happened.
The Commissioner also advised the public to be more careful when hiring domestic workers and drivers, stressing the importance of proper background checks and vigilance.
