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Police Confirm Arrest Of 3 Persons Over Beheading Of Abia Couple

Abia state police command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the beheading of an aged couple who were reportedly found dead in their apartment at Etiti-ulo in Bende LG of Abia State.

Spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Maureen Chinaka disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

ABN TV had earlier reported that condemnation trailed the killing of an elderly man, Mr. Jacob Udo, and his wife, Mrs. Comfort Udo, in Bende Local Government of the state, with leaders, including former governor and member of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu and others calling for a probe.

The command said the suspects were arrested following the investigation launched after examination of the crime scene and are being held for further interrogation at the state Criminal Investigation Department, Umuahia.

The statement reads, “On the 2/10/2024, 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 a 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 were 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 statement further revealed that the Abia State Command Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, expressed his concerns over the incident as he promised a thorough investigation into the incident.

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