The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the evacuation of the bodies of a man and his son, found lifeless at Ebebe Junction in Abakaliki metropolis.
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, the removal of the corpses took place on Friday, while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths are ongoing.
Ukandu revealed that he was alerted by a concerned individual and immediately contacted the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area.
“When I was called by an individual about the incident, I quickly called the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the area.
“They swung into action and the dead bodies have been evacuated. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.
“The command will definitely inform the general public on completion of investigation. Right now, nobody knows what caused their deaths,” he said.
The police spokesperson added that he has not received any update from the DPO regarding any arrests in connection with the incident.
Meanwhile, unconfirmed viral reports suggest that Mr. Light Nwodor and his son, Miracle, may have died after allegedly consuming a meal reportedly prepared by an unidentified woman, who is said to be on the run.
