Adeda: Police arrest education director, six now in custody

Vanguard News | 30-09-2026 07:38pm |

The Delta State Police Command has arrested Mrs. Clementina Ufuoma Ojumah, Director of Exams and Standards in the Ministry of Secondary Education, in connection with the death of Deputy Director Mr. Unity Ekwevugbe Adeda. This brings the total number of persons in custody to six. The deceased's community, Otovwodo in Ughelli North Local Government Area, protested his death, restricting movement and giving the state government a seven-day ultimatum to act. The community also rejected the administrative panel of inquiry constituted by the government, citing lack of representation for the deceased's family and community.

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