Former Deputy President of the Senate and NDC Delta Central Senatorial candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has called for a transparent and thorough investigation into the death of Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
Adeda died on Friday, September 25, 2026, following an incident at the ministry in Asaba. The Delta State Police Command has confirmed that it opened a homicide investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
In a statement personally signed by him on Saturday, Omo-Agege described the death as “a death that demands answers,” saying Adeda went to work but never returned home.
He said the circumstances surrounding the incident had left many people “shaken and angry,” stressing that the exact cause of death must be established through a proper investigation.
The senator noted that three individuals — Enos Attah, Oputa Okestine and Lucky Adoh — had been named in allegations that Adeda was assaulted.
Police have confirmed the arrest of Lucky Adoh, while efforts are ongoing to locate the other two suspects. Investigators are expected to examine available video footage, eyewitness accounts, medical records and other evidence to establish what happened.
1. Omo-Agege demands justice
Omo-Agege cautioned against reaching conclusions before the investigation is completed, saying authorities must establish the exact cause of Adeda’s death.
He, however, stressed that if the investigation establishes that Adeda was beaten to death, those responsible must face the full consequences of the law.
The former Deputy Senate President commended the police for responding promptly to the incident and urged investigators to ensure that the probe remains thorough, swift and free from external pressure.
He called on the police to apprehend Enos Attah and Oputa Okestine and ensure that anyone found responsible is prosecuted transparently.
Omo-Agege also called on the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Kingsley Ashibogwu, to step aside while investigations are ongoing.
According to him, the incident occurred in the commissioner’s office and his stepping aside would help maintain public confidence in the investigation without amounting to an admission of guilt.
He further demanded that the findings of the administrative panel set up over the incident, as well as the outcome of the police investigation, be made public.
Meanwhile, reports on the circumstances leading to Adeda’s death contain conflicting accounts. The commissioner has denied ordering anyone to assault the deceased and has urged that the matter be determined through evidence, including available video footage and medical records.
The police have also urged the public to refrain from drawing conclusions while the investigation is ongoing.
Omo-Agege expressed condolences to Adeda’s family, saying the case must not be abandoned until the circumstances surrounding his death are fully established and justice is served.
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