The Abia State Police Command has reached to the killing of a couple in Bende LGA, Abia State.
This was contained in a Press Release on October 4, 2024, signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka.
Here is the full text of the Release:
RE: MURDER OF MR AND MRS JACOB UDO
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa expresses his deep concern over the unfortunate incident and appeals to the good people of Abia State to remain calm and assures them that the mystery behind this criminal act will be unraveled to ensure prompt dispensation of justice.
SIGNED
ASP Maureen C. Chinaka LLB, Anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner Of Police
Abia State Command
04/10/2024
