A 78-year-old man, Jacob Udo, and his 73-year-old wife, Dorcas, were allegedly beheaded in their home at Itumbuzo, Bende Local Government Area.
The police received a report on October 2, 2024, and upon investigation, found the couple lying lifeless in a pool of blood, with several properties stolen from their house.
The Police Spokesman said, “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, was found lying lifeless in a pool of blood in their compound at the aforementioned address. She added “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.”
The police have confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the crime, and they are currently being interrogated at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Umuahia.
The Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, has assured the public that the case will be thoroughly investigated and justice will be served.
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency, has condemned the act and urged law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation.
