Police arrests three over alleged murder of couple in Abia

Police operatives in Abia have arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a couple at Itumbuzo, Bende local government area of the state.

The spokesperson for the state police command, Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Umuahia.

She said: “On the 2/10/2024, we received a report at Bende Divisional Headquarters that same date at about 0830hrs, Mr. Jacob Udo ‘M’ 78 years old and Mrs. Dorcas Jacob ‘F’ 73 years old, of Ndiwo Itumbuzo Bende LGA of 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 unraveled to ensure prompt dispensation of justice.”

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