The Abia state police command has announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with the killing of Mr. Jacob Udo and Mrs. Dorcas Jacob of the Ndiwo community in Itumbuzo, Bende local government area of the state.
Recall that late Jacob (80 years) and his wife (70 years) were murdered by unknown assailants at their residence in Etiti-ulo, within the Bende metropolis last week.
The Nation had reported that youths of the Ndiwo Itumbuzo had vowed to unravel those behind the dastardly act, which caused a stir of possible reprisal attack.
The statement by the police read: “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.
“It was further discovered that several properties were carted away from the house.
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“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 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 unravelled to ensure prompt dispensation of justice.”