Arrest, prosecute those responsible for death of former Edo chapter chair, Eboigbodin – NLC urges Police

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday, called on the Police authorities in Edo State to arrest and prosecute those behind the murder of the former Edo State Chapter chairman of the Congress, Comrade Kaduna Eboidogbin.

NLC said that the Nigeria Police Force stood to gain nothing when it protected bad eggs or nurtured them in its fold in the name of managing its public image.

A statement issued by the NLC Head of Department, Information and Public Affairs, Benson Upah read: “We would want to join trade unions, civil society allies and patriotic Nigerians in Edo State in calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of police officers responsible for the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboidogbin, former NLC State Council Chairman in Edo State.

“The explanation offered by the officers involved in this heinous crime is lame and ridiculous as well insults our collective intelligence.

“Accordingly, nothing short of immediate arrest, detention, and prosecution for murder of the officers involved will satisfy us.

“The untimely death of Comrade Kaduna Eboidogbin is a tragedy we are yet to come to terms with.

“The Edo State Police Command, and indeed, the Nigeria Police Force should resist the urge for a cover-up as has often been the case when their officers over-shoot their brief.

“The Nigeria Police Force stands to gain nothing when it protects bad eggs or nurtures them in its fold in the name of managing its public image.

“Indeed, it loses everything by so doing, including its essence. It is the reason why we urge the Commissioner, Edo State Police Command, and CP Umoru Ozigi to seize the momentum by acting with transparent courage, knowing full well life has been snuffed out via wilful conduct.

“In terms of dealing with erring officers, we urge the police to borrow a leaf from the Nigerian Army.”