Delta Deputy Director’s Death: Omo-Agege Demands Arrests, Full Probe

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, demanding the arrest and prosecution of all those found responsible.

Adeda died on Friday, September 25, 2026, following an incident at the Ministry for Secondary Education in Asaba on Thursday.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Omo-Agege said the circumstances surrounding Adeda’s death required answers, stressing that the investigation must establish the exact cause of death before conclusions are reached.

“Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda went to his job at the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and never returned home,” Omo-Agege said, describing the development as “shaken and angry.”

He said the police had confirmed that an incident occurred at the ministry and had commenced a homicide investigation, with three individuals named in connection with allegations that Adeda was assaulted.

The individuals identified in the statement are Enos Attah, Oputa Okestine and Lucky Adoh.

Omo-Agege said: “We’re not going to jump ahead of the investigation. We still need to establish the exact cause of death, and we owe it to Adeda’s memory to ensure we get it right instead of just getting it done quickly.”

He, however, said that if the investigation establishes that Adeda was beaten to death, those responsible must face the full consequences of the law.

“But let’s be clear about what is at stake: if it turns out he was beaten to death, this isn’t just a tragedy — it’s murder,” he said.

According to him, the police response should remain “thorough, swift, and free from any external pressures,” while the investigation should be allowed to run its course.

Omo-Agege disclosed that Lucky Adoh was already in custody and called on the police to locate Attah and Okestine.

“The police must find Enos Attah and Oputa Okestine, and anyone responsible should face a full and transparent prosecution — not just a quiet resolution,” he said.

He also called on the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Kingsley Ashibogwu, to step aside while investigations continue, arguing that the move would help preserve confidence in the process.

“We believe Commissioner Kingsley Ashibogwu should step aside while the investigations are ongoing,” Omo-Agege said, explaining “The incident occurred in his office, and while he claims he did nothing wrong, stepping aside isn’t an admission of guilt — it’s essential for maintaining trust in the process.”

Omo-Agege further demanded the publication of the findings of the administrative panel and the outcome of the police investigation.

“The findings from the Administrative Panel need to be made public, along with the results of the police investigation. We can’t let this be swept under the rug once the media attention fades,” he said.

He described the death as a matter with wider implications for civil servants, saying workers should be able to go to work without fearing that they may not return home safely.

“No one should have to worry about making it home safely after a day at work,” Omo-Agege said, adding that the matter should not be allowed to disappear from public attention.

He expressed condolences to the Adeda family, promising continued efforts to ensure that the circumstances surrounding the death are established.

“To the Adeda family: we share in your grief, and we will keep fighting until the truth is revealed and justice is served,” he said.