A young man, identified as Okorie Akobundu Wisdom, reportedly slumped and died while in custody at the Bende Police division in Bende town, Bende Local Government Area of Abia state.
According to reports, Okorie, a native of Ozuitem community in Bende LGA but resident in Bende town, was said to have responded to an invitation by the police for questioning over an undisclosed matter. Sadly during the interrogation, the slumped. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Umuahia, the state capital, where he was confirmed de@d by medical personnel.
The state Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, and the Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Deacon Bassey Uwabunkonye, have visited the community to commiserate with the bereaved family and community leaders.
They assured that the circumstances surrounding Okorie’s death would be thoroughly investigated and justice served in line with the law.