By Cross Udo, Abuja
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday, called on the Police authorities in Edo State to arrest and prosecute those behind the murder of the former Congress chairman, Comrade Kaduna Eboidogbin.
NLC advised that the Nigeria Police Force stands to gain nothing when it protects rotten eggs or nurtures them in its fold to manage its public image.
A statement issued by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, read, “We would want to join trade unions, civil society allies, and patriotic Nigerians in Edo State in calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of police officers responsible for the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboidogbin, former NLC State Council Chairman in Edo State.
“The explanation offered by the officers involved in this heinous crime is lame and ridiculous, as well as insults our collective intelligence. Accordingly, nothing short of immediate arrest, detention, and prosecution for the murder of the officers involved will satisfy us.
“The untimely death of Comrade Kaduna Eboidogbin is a tragedy we are yet to come to terms with. The Edo State Police Command, and indeed, the Nigeria Police Force, should resist the urge for a cover-up as has often been the case when their officers over-shoot their brief.
“The Nigeria Police Force stands to gain nothing when it protects rotten eggs or nurtures them in its fold to manage its public image.
“Indeed, it loses everything by doing so, including its essence. We urge the Commissioner, Edo State Polic of Command, Umoru Ozigi, to seize the momentum by acting with transparent courage, knowing full well that life has been snuffed out via wilful conduct.
“In terms of dealing with erring officers, we urge the Police to borrow a leaf from the Nigerian Army. Finally, we urge the Police to take seriously our advice before it faces another backlash from the public.”
