Commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators in Delta State have demanded justice for their colleague, Chinaza Sunday, who was reportedly killed during Saturday’s political violence along Nnebisi Road, Asaba.
The operators, under the Commercial Motorcycles and Tricycles Operators Association (COMTOA), staged a protest on Monday at the Delta State Police Command headquarters, calling for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for his death.
The protesters marched from Summit Road to the police headquarters, carrying placards and demanding justice for their deceased colleague.
Speaking on behalf of the association, a member of its Board of Trustees, Prince Okeoghene Miller Kingsley, described Chinaza as a law-abiding commercial transport operator who was carrying out his legitimate business when he met his untimely death.
He also disclosed that the association was willing to assist the police with video recordings, relevant information and other evidence that could help identify those responsible.
Receiving the protesters, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, Philip Adejo, confirmed that the command had received their petition and assured them that the matter would be investigated.
He appealed to the operators to remain peaceful and avoid taking the law into their hands, assuring them that the police would work towards ensuring justice.
The protest follows Saturday’s political violence during a procession organised by the Obidient/OK Movement in support of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
The incident reportedly left one person dead and five others injured.
While the police and Delta State Government blamed the organisers for allegedly ignoring security advice against holding an open street procession, the NDC rejected the explanation and demanded an independent investigation.
