Thursday, October 3, 2024 -Unknown assailants have beheaded a couple, Mr. Jacob Udo, and Mrs. Comfort Udo, in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State.
The couple, both traders, were
brutally m8rdered in their home in Etiti Ulo, Bende, on Tuesday night, October
1, 2024.
The spokesperson of the State Police
Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the incident in a statement titled “Re:
The Alleged Murder of a Couple in Bende,” on Thursday.
“Yes, we received the report
yesterday at Bende Divisional Headquarters. The crime scene has been visited,
exhibits recovered, and the bodies deposited at the mortuary. Investigation is
ongoing,” she stated.
The Deputy Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency, has
condemned the gruesome act.
In a statement released through his Chief Press
Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu expressed his sympathies to the victims’
families, calling the act “horrific and senseless.
“The brutal murder of Mr Jacob Udo
and his wife is an affront to humanity. No grievance or dispute can justify
such violence," Kalu stated.
“I urge the authorities to ensure
that the culprits are brought to justice. We must all stand together against
acts of violence and extremism while promoting tolerance and peaceful
resolution of conflicts.
“While we understand the pain and
emotions surrounding this tragedy, we must avoid actions that will escalate
tensions. Violence will only breed further division and suffering."
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