The police in Delta State are investigating the tragic death of a site engineer, Chigozie Udalor, who was allegedly killed by his workers after they discovered he had a lot of money in his account.

According to the police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the case was reported on December 12, 2024, by Hyacinth Nnalue, a cousin of the victim. Hyacinth informed the police that Chigozie had been missing since December 10, 2024. He also revealed that Chigozie worked as a site manager at his fish farm in Akwukwu Igbo community.

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) launched an investigation and later transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department. The Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, instructed the DPO of Ekpan, CSP Aliyu Shaba, to lead a thorough investigation using advanced methods.

On March 31, 2025, police arrested a suspect named David Tacho while he was trying to withdraw money from the victim’s account using his phone. Another suspect, Daniel Orshio, was also arrested for his role in the crime.

The police continue their investigation to uncover more details about the incident and bring all those involved to justice.

‘’Investigation also revealed that David Tacho is a brother to one Victor Tacho who conspired with Pius  Daniel, (both presently at large) and Daniel Orshio, and murdered the victim. The two suspects are presently in custody. Preliminary investigation revealed that all four suspects were employed by the deceased who is the site engineer, but they discovered he had some money in his Moniepoint account and they conspired, used a hammer to hit him on his head, tied him and buried him in a shallow grave at the site. Two of the suspects David Tacho and Daniel Orshio are presently in custody while two other suspects Pius Daniel and Victor Tacho are still on the run. The body of the deceased has been exhumed and awaiting autopsy while efforts to arrest the other two suspects are ongoing.” Edafe said