The police identified the deceased as 43-year-old Edobor Lawrence from Edo State.
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The command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, said the suspect was detained following his arrest by operatives of the Evbuotubu Division in collaboration with local vigilantes in the early hours of Friday. The police spokesperson said the deceased was later identified as 43-year-old Edobor Lawrence of Osagie Street, Evbuotubu Quarters.Mr Yamu said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Betty Otimenyin, extended condolences to the victim’s family. He assured the public that those involved in the crime would be brought to justice.Nigerians need credible journalism. Help us report it.
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