The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered a thorough investigation into the death of veteran journalist, Mr. Dimgba Igwe.
Igwe, who was the vice chairman of the Sun Newspapers was killed by a yet to be identified hit-and-run driver on Saturday morning while jogging around his residence at Okota area, Lagos.
A statement issued today by Force spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, assured that the police would leave no stone unturned in apprehending the killer driver.
The statement conveyed the IGP’s condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, the Sun Newspapers and the entire nation.
“While recalling the late journalist’s many worthy contributions to nation building, the IGP expressed deep regrets over the death of Igwe, who until his death was the Vice Chairman of the Sun Newspapers.
“He noted that Igwe’s death is regrettably coming at a time when his highly cerebral ideas and ingenuity are very much needed in the country,” the statement added.
