Press statement on the murder of head teacher Joseph Ohioma by suspected herdsmen

Read the statement below...
This is to humbly notify you on an
unfortunate circumstance that occurred in
a Local Government area. The rate at
which sudden death is being caused by
some unknown scrupulous elements in
the country is highly unacceptable. Such
is the unfortunate death and fate of a
family man named: Joseph Ohioma
Ogolowa; a retired headmaster in Obe
Primary school, Sabongidda, Ora in Owan
West LGA of Edo State.
He went to his Farm on the faithful Easter
Monday 28th March, 2016. After several hours
of expecting him, the family members dialed his
mobile number and it was received by some
unknown persons who spoke Hausa demanding
#500,000 naira AIRTIME before any discussion.
The Family members find that outrageous and
upon several hours of searching, his corpse was
eventually found on his Farmland. Mr. Joseph
until his death was the Head teacher of Eminent
Private School, Sabongidda-ora, Owan West. He
was an active member of the Catholic Church,
Sabongidda and Secretary/Chairman of the
Church & Teacher’s Meeting Association.
Efforts by the Family member to find justice has
proven abortive as the case was reported to the
Sabo Police station, Sabongidda-ora but no
effort, investigation or meaningful steps has
been taken on this case. The Policemen there
are reluctant to assist in investigating the
situation.
However, we do hope that concern and
meaningful Nigerian will stand up against this
gruesome murder of such a beloved, brother,
uncle, father and respected man of God, though
it is a shameful thing that such act is being
perpetrated in the community/environs/LGA of
the Insp. Gen. of Police. In addition, the
Inspector General of Police, Governor of Edo
State, and the Commissioner of Police for Edo
State should take note and do something about
this case so as not to create such an
occurrence.
Of course, it could be swept away due to the
poor family financial situation. Attached
herewith are pictures of the deceased before and:
after. Warning Graphic!



Thanks in anticipation.
Gambari Zainab O.
Asst. Director, Swap Media Ltd. Abuja