Benue State Acting Governor, Engr Benson Abounu has ordered full investigations into the unexplained killing of five members of a family in Makurdi on Friday night.
Engr. Abounu who described as horrific the killing of Mr Nicholas Adetsav, a staff of Makurdi local government council and his entire family, said the suggestion that the late wife carried out the killings before taking her own life is mind-boggling and needs to be properly investigated.He has consequently instructed the Commissioner of Police to delve into the matter and carry out full investigation with the aim of unraveling what actually took place.Engr Abounu is very saddened by the events of Friday night and the loss of five precious lives. He condemns the killings, describing it as a sin against God and humanity.
The Acting Governor commiserates with the relations and family of the deceased and prays that such a horrendous thing never happens again.
Ede Ogaba Ede
Chief Press Secretary,
Acting Governor, Benue State
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It was reported yesterday that
A source said the ugly incident may have been as a result of a misunderstanding between the couple.
It was gathered that the windshields of the vehicle belonging to her husband was also smashed.
Until his death, the husband, Nicholas Adetsav was an administrative staff of the local government service commission.May their soul rest in peace,Amen.
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