Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a student of the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island.
The suspect identified as African Innocent, a 300-level Accounting undergraduate of the University, Wilberforce Island, was arrested yesterday for allegedly having a hand in the murder of James Okunmakpeye.
It was reported that Okunmakpeye, a 200 level level Marketing student was shot at close range by the suspect infront of the faculty building on Wednesday, April 14.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Asinim Butswat, confirmed the arrest on Thursday.
He said the command had mobilised men of the force to intesify security in the school.
“When our teams were alerted, we responded swiftly and one suspect, African Innocent, a 300-level Accounting undergraduate of the institution, is in custody.
“The victim, James Okunmakpeye, was shot in the head at close range and he was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
We have beefed up security on the campus and we are going to arrest more suspects involved in the murder.” he said.
