Reps minority caucus condemns murder of septuagenarian couple in Abia

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned the alleged murder of a septuagenarian couple in Abia State.

The couple – Jacob Udo (73) and Comfort Udo (70)– were beheaded by unknown persons at their residence in Bende local government area of the state last week.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, urged security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and apprehend the perpetrators of the heinous crime.

The lawmaker said the gruesome murder of the couple who were in their 70s was most despicable, callous, and wicked.

He lamented that several properties were carted away from the victims’ house and charged security agents to embark on comprehensive investigations to unravel the mysteries behind the incident.

Chinda said: “As a caucus, it is shocking, and saddening that the yet-to-be-confirmed murderer(s) who are evil with terrible minds, destructive intentions, and satanic attitudes will carry out such cruel, barbaric, and animalistic actions on a peaceful, loving, and happy septuagenarian couple; perhaps old enough to be parents, and grandparents to the killer(s).

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“The crazy, senseless, and horrific killing is deeply inhuman, rudderless, and vicious. Indeed, the reports of this dastardly act evoke pains, anger, and regrets which necessitate wholesome condemnation by all and sundry.

“Sadly, Nigeria and its citizens have continued to witness and hear stories of similar occurrences across the country.

“There are incidents of bloodletting and extra-judicial killings unleashed by mean-spirited and criminally-infested souls on hapless and law-abiding citizens.

“These charlatans and marauders who roam the vast swathes of our country with unimaginable confidence inflict sorrow, tears, and blood on their targeted victims.”

He appealed to the Abia State government to provide the necessary support to security agencies in their bid to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the disdainful action.

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