Those who killed my brother must pay, says ex-Delta HOS
By Francis Sadhere
Former Delta State Head of Civil Service, Chief Sylvanus Mordi who is the Elder brother of slain Monday Mordi has vowed that killers of his brother must pay for their action.
Mordi, therefore called on security agencies in the state to smoke out the killers of this brother who was gruesomely murdered on October 17, 2016, on his way to the farm in Owerri Quarters, Ute-Okpu, Ika North East Local Government Area of the state.
Mordi in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri, stated that his brothers murderers must be made to face the full wrath of the law so that the family can get justice.
“The death my younger brother has dealt a heavy blow on the entire family. We are in serious pain. It is our desire for security agencies, the police, SSS and any other to go after his killers and make them to face the full wrath of the law. They will know no peace where ever they, he said.
While still wondering why a harmless farmer like his brother would be waylaid and brutally murdered by yet-to-be identified assailants, Mordi said the murder of his brother has made fear to grip the community.
He said, “We don’t know who was involved but where ever they are and whoever they may be, let the security agencies smoke them out. Our community is now living in fear and if they are not apprehended and jailed no one knows who may be their next target. We have reported to the police and other security agencies and we demand justice for my late brother.
As at the time of filing this report, the Divisional Police Officer of Owa-Oyibu Divisional Headquarters, CSP Austin Chukwuma could not be reached for comments on the matter, but a source within the police station confirmed the incident, noting that the victim was killed and his motorcycle carted away.
According to the Police source, One person has been arrested in connection with the murder of younger Mordi as the police continue its search and investigation for other members of the armed group.
A source at the Delta State Police Command Headquarters in Asaba who preferred not to be mentioned said that the arrested suspect is making useful confessions that could lead to the arrest of the others who are now on the run.
