By Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki
Police in Ebonyi State have confirmed the killing of two herders at their camp in Ukwuachi Forest, Ishieke in Ebonyi Local Government Area of the state.
Commissioner of Police Philip Maku in a statement gave the names of the deceased as Adamu Ibrahim and Jubril Adamu.
The statement signed by Command’s spokesperson, Loveth Odah quoted the Commissioner as saying that two persons were also injured and receiving treatment in the hospital.
“The Commissioner of Police Ebonyi State Command, CP Philip Sule Maku has condemned the attack on Fulani herdsmen camp at Ukwuachi Forest Ishieke in Ebonyi LGA of the State, which resulted in the death of two persons, leaving two others critically injured, who are currently receiving treatment at Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki”.
The Commissioner of Police has ordered an investigation into the matter.
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