Abia State Police Command has confirmed the beheading of a man, Mr Jacob Udo and his wife, Dorcas Jacob in Bende, Bende LGA.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO ASP Maureen C. Chinaka, the Commissioner Of Police, Danladi Isa disclosed, “On the 2/10/2024 (Wednesday), we received a report at Bende Divisional Headquarters that same date at about 0830hrs, Mr Jacob Udo ‘M’ 78 yrs old and Mrs Dorcas Jacob ‘F’ 73 yrs old, of Ndiwo Itumbuzo Bende LGA Abia State but domiciled at Etiti-Ulo in Bende LGA of same State, were found lying lifeless in pool of blood in their compound at the aforementioned address. It was further discovered that several properties were carted away from the house.
“Upon this report, the crime scene was visited and corpses deposited at the mortuary for autopsy. Three (3) suspects were arrested in connection with the heinous crime and are currently under interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Umuahia.
The Commissioner of Police expressed his deep concern over the unfortunate incident and appealed to the good people of Abia State to remain calm and assure them that the mystery behind this criminal act will be unravelled to ensure prompt dispensation of justice.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency had condemned the killing, describing it as heinous and sued for calm.
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