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Nigeria: Bandits kill man, two sons returning from farm in Ado LGA, Benue State

Bandits ambushed and killed three persons – a man and two of his sons, at Ore Community along Ore Egbeba road of Apa-Agila Council ward, in Ado Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, on Thursday.

The deceased victims, Mr. Enogu, and his two sons, Chigbo Enogu and Sunday Enogu, were reportedly to have been attacked while returning from their farm.

Chairman of Ado Local Government Area Council, Chief James Oche, who confirmed the incident in Makurdi, the Benue State capital on Thursday evening, said he received the news of the gruesome murder of the three family members with great shock.

Describing the killings as condemnable and barbaric, Chief Oche disclosed that the Council had made contact with security agents who had commenced trailing of the perpetrators who must be brought to book.

The chairman condoled with the family of the deceased, stating that a few suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder and that they would help further in the investigations.

“I want to urge the people of the area to remain calm and law abiding. I  can reassure you that my administration is committed to protecting the lives and property of the good people of Ado. We will not rest on our oars in ensuring peace and development in our area,” Oche said.

Contacted, the Benue State Police Command, through its Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident, saying there was such act in Ado local government area.

“Yes, there was such case but I don’t have the full details yet. When I get the full details, then I will call you back,” Anene said.

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