Reps Minority Caucus condemns brutal killing of Abia couple wants arrest of perpetrators immediately

By Iyojo Ameh

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has condemned the brutal, and heinous murder of a couple; Jacob and Comfort Udo by yet-to-be-identified assailants in Bende, Abia state.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Minority Caucus leader, Rep Kingsley Chinda on Thursday stating that:

” The gruesome beheading, and dismembering of the bodies of the couple who are in their 70s was most despicable, callous, and wicked.

“As a Caucus, it is shocking, and saddening that the yet-to-be-confirmed murderer(s) who are obviously 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).

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

“Sadly, Nigeria and citizens has 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, 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.

“The Abia incident, and similar others which violates the fundamental human right to life stands condemnable; in strident and strongest terms.

“As a responsive and responsible Caucus, we call on the law enforcement and other security agencies to conduct thorough investigation of this gory incident with the aim of apprehending the perpetrators, and bringing them to justice.

The Caucus explained that: “With reports that aside the gruesome murder of the couple, several properties were carted away from the victims house, there is need for the police and other security agencies to embark on comprehensive investigations to unravel the mysteries behind the incident.

“We equally appeal to the Abia state government to provide every necessary support that would be needed by security agencies to commence immediate investigations, and ensure swift arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the disdainful action.

“While the Caucus sympathises with the family, friends, colleagues, associates, people and government of Abia state over the irreparable loss of Mr and Mrs Udo, we appeal for calm, law and order.

” We passionately and empathetically plead with people not to engage in acts that may be unlawful, and illegal as they await results of investigations by the police, and other security agencies”.