In Bende Local Government Area, Abia State, a couple named Mr. Jacob Udo and Mrs. Comfort Udo were beheaded by unidentified gunmen.
On Tuesday night, October 1, 2024, the couple—both traders—were viciously murdered in their Etiti Ulo, Bende, house.
In a statement headlined “Re: The Alleged M8rder of a Couple in Bende,” the State Police Command spokesman, ASP Maureen Chinaka, verified the occurrence 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.
Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and representative for the Bende Federal Constituency, has denounced the heinous act.
Kalu sent his condolences to the relatives of the victims in a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, and described the incident as “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.”
