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Apata Odunayo and Ogbuji Tochukwu, two of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s employees, have been detained after they were allegedly involved in a fight that claimed the life of Abel Isah, a cadet with the anti-graft commission’s Sokoto Zonal Command.

According to reports, the suspects were brought before the Chief Magistrates’ Court, Gwiwa in Sokoto on charges of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.

The anti-graft agency further highlighted that the suspects had been turned over to the Nigeria Police Force by the commission and suspended.

Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC’s spokesperson, made this announcement on Tuesday at a press conference held at the organization’s Abuja headquarters.

Isah was allegedly killed by his senior colleagues Odunayo and Tochukwu after he refused to approve incomplete exhibits that had been taken from a fraud suspect and given to him.

Isah passed away on May 7, 2023, at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital in Sokoto, where he was getting treatment for his wounds, according to Uwujaren, who spoke at the press conference.

He said, “They had disagreed over procedures for the custody of items belonging to a suspect in detention, leading to a fight, a conduct which the commission frowns at.

“The two officers with whom he disagreed have been suspended by the commission and handed over to the Nigeria police for further investigation and possible prosecution.

“The latest information is that a two-count holding charge bordering on criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide has been filed against them at a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Gwiwa in Sokoto.

Both offenses, according to Uwujaren, were in violation of Sections 60 and 191 of the 2019 Sokoto State Penal Code.

The EFCC spokesman stated that in addition to the police probe, the suspects will also be subject to additional disciplinary actions in accordance with the commission’s employee policies.

He cited Abdulrasheed Bawa, the head of the commission, as expressing sympathy to the grieving family.

As the news of popular veteran actor, Saint Obi’s death continues to shock Nigerian, fans have continued to express sadness over the actor who reportedly died after a prolonged illness.

The 57-year-old Imo-born thespian reportedly died on May 7 after battling with an undisclosed ailment.

Fans and families have continued to pay their last respect to the veteran actor with the hashtag #RIP Saint Obi and #Obinna Nwafor, on Twitter.

Sharing a picture taken with the veteran actor, Nigerian author and social media influencer, Reno Omokri, said, “signing a copy of my book, Shunpiking: No Shortcuts To God, for Obinna Nwafor, better known as Saint Obi, in my office at Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Wednesday, July 30, 2014.

“The gentlest and most noble Nollywood actor I ever met. No airs about him; very down to earth.

Unusually modest and made every effort to make those around him feel comfortable.

“In short, the specimen of gentlemanliness. May God bless him. May God bless his family. May God bless Nigeria. In Yeshua’s Name.”Nigerian politician and a former Presidential aspirant, Ahmed Garba, wrote, “RIP Saint Obi. You filled our screens with your talent for decades. We will miss you. May God rest your soul in peace.”

Revealing his encounter with Saint Obi, Mr Sanusi Dantata, said “I remember meeting Obinna Nwafor (Saint Obi) on a flight to London in 1999.

He was together with Liz Benson. “He was so nice to my siblings and I. 24 years later, I can still remember how jovial he was and how happy he made us feel. RIP Legend.”

Saint Obi, was a Nigerian actor, film producer and film director, popular for his roles in State of Emergency; Candle Light; Sakobi; Goodbye Tomorrow; Heart of Gold; Festival of Fire; Executive Crime; and Last Party, amongst others.

Obi majored in Theatre Arts at the University of Jos and ventured into acting in 1996 via a Peugeot television commercial.

He had starred in over 60 movies. In 2001, Obi produced his first movie, titled, Take Me to Maama, where he starred as Jerry, alongside Ebi Sam, the late Rachel Oniga, Nse Abel and the late Enebeli Elebuwa