Anambra Police Arrest Bishop’s Driver Over Alleged Murder

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a domestic staff member allegedly involved in the murder of his employer, a Pentecostal Bishop of End-Reconciliation Ministry, Asaba, Delta State, and the attempted sale of the victim’s Toyota Prado Jeep in Anambra State.

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed the development on Wednesday during a briefing on the Command’s latest breakthrough against criminal activities in the state.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, carried out a swift intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of the suspect and another individual alleged to be the buyer of the stolen vehicle.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, who reportedly served as the Bishop’s driver and domestic staff, allegedly conspired with other yet-to-be-identified criminal elements to murder the cleric before fleeing with the victim’s Toyota Prado Jeep to Nkpor in Idemili North Local Government Area for sale.

Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, tracked and intercepted the suspects in Nkpor, recovered the stolen vehicle, and took both suspects into custody for further interrogation.

“The Command stated that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang involved in the incident and fully unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate murder,” the statement read.

CP Orutugu urged residents to exercise caution in the recruitment and management of domestic workers, drivers, and household employees, stressing the importance of proper profiling and identity verification.

The Police Commissioner further assured residents that the Command remains committed to proactive policing, intelligence-driven operations, and collaboration with sister security agencies to ensure the protection of lives and property across Anambra State.