Police probe Calabar Bolt driver’s death

File: A Nigerian Policeman.

The Cross River State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 29-year-old Bolt driver, Emmanuel Effiong Ita, whose body was found in his Honda City vehicle along the Target–Udy King axis of Calabar on Friday.

Saturday PUNCH gathered that Ita, a resident of Ikot Effanga Mkpa, Calabar, was discovered dead in circumstances the police described as suspicious.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday Eitokpah, in a statement made available to journalists in Calabar on Friday, said the command received information about the incident and immediately deployed personnel to the scene, but the deceased’s remains had already been taken by his family to the general hospital mortuary.

He said a preliminary examination at the mortuary revealed an injury on Ita’s chest.

The PPRO said the police had recovered the vehicle and were preserving relevant evidence for forensic and further investigative examination.

He said the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a “discreet and comprehensive investigation” to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.

“The Command has commenced a preliminary investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding his death. His vehicle has been recovered, while relevant evidence is being preserved for further forensic and investigative examination,” Eitokpah said.

The police spokesman urged members of the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information while the investigation continues.

“The Command remains committed to uncovering the facts and ensuring that anyone found responsible is brought to justice,” he said.

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