Police recover bodies of drowned Inspectors, Constable
Police in Edo State on Monday said they
had recovered the bodies of Inspector Johnson Aghedo and Constable
Odudukudu Greg, who drowned while conveying voting materials to riverine
areas of Edo State during Saturday’s governorship election in the
state.
The two policemen and an INEC official died
when the boat they were travelling in capsized on Ologbo River, in
Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police
in-charge of Operations, Force headquarters Abuja, Mr. Marvel Akpoyibo
said this when he paid a condolence visit to the families of the late
policemen.
Until their death both officers were attached to Ologbo Division.
While Aghedo is survived by four children: two boys and two girls; Greg left behind a four-year old daughter and a wife.
Akpoyibo said, “They paid the ultimate
sacrifice as part of their contributions to the success of Saturday’s
election. The force will stand by them (family) during and after the
burial.”
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Kassim Gaidam, lamented the development.
He said, “We felt very bad, we share your
grief. We are here to let you know that your husband died while on
active duty. He also contributed to the success we recorded in the
election. He died a hero and we will stand by you, during and after the
burial.”
