The family of late Inspector Itobi Green, who was murdered by an armed robbery gang, has appealed to the Presidency and the Attorney General of the Federation for intervention following the release of one of the suspects.
This suspect, Chief Hyacinth Okolie, was initially arrested in connection with the crime.
Inspector Green, along with Inspector Bienowu Richard, was attacked and robbed of several AK-47 rifles.
Despite strong evidence, including witness statements Okolie was released after the Delta State Ministry of Justice entered a nolle prosequi, discontinuing the prosecution against him.
The other suspects remain remanded at the Federal Correctional Center in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State.
At a meeting in Abuja, the Green family presented their case to the federal authorities.
They accused the Delta State Ministry of Justice of prematurely releasing Okolie, who was arrested alongside other gang members.
The family asserts that Okolie was identified as the mastermind and leader of the gang, with substantial evidence, including witness testimonies.
According to a police investigation report (reference AB: 4099/DTS/X/D13/VOL 3 dated 30th July 2018) prepared by then Deputy Commissioner of Police (now AIG) Wale Abass, a nine-man armed robbery gang attacked and robbed Sgt. Ayo Fidelis and Cpl. Daniel Gana of two AK-47 rifles (breach numbers 09981 and 19874) containing fifty-nine rounds of live ammunition on 13/07/2018 and 16/07/2018.
They also robbed Sgt. Godwin John of an assault rifle (breach number 07015337) with twenty-four rounds of live ammunition at Rain Oil Petroleum along the Benin-Asaba road.
Inspector Green, Sgt. Yakubu Mallam and Inspector Bienowu Richard were also attacked and robbed of two AK-47 rifles, one with breach number 0887722 and another without a breach number. Inspector Green was fatally stabbed multiple times by the assailants.
The investigation, conducted by the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crimes Squad (SAKCCS), the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS), and the State Anti-Cult Unit (SACU), led to the arrest of the suspects.
Other suspects, Obi Samson, Amuzie Abajue, Ikechukwu Aniakor, and Victor Ovoro, also admitted their involvement.
Elder Solomon Green, representing the family, vowed to pursue justice relentlessly, condemning the release of the chief despite clear evidence and confessions implicating him in the case.
Elder Solomon stated that nolle prosequi is not an acquittal so the charges can and should be reinstated.
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