A tragic incident occurred in Benue State, Nigeria, where Igbu Job Terhemen, Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Fiidi Council Ward, was murdered by unknown assailants. According to reports, Terhemen was attacked at around 2:00 am on Wednesday. The attackers allegedly tied him with ropes, injected him with a suspected poisonous substance, and abandoned him near his residence along the Makurdi-Otukpo Road.
A friend of the deceased, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that Terhemen had left his residence on Tuesday evening to watch a local football match but did not return home. His body was discovered in an almost unconscious state, and he was unable to speak or communicate before eventually dying. The friend also mentioned that strangely, the attackers did not take Terhemen's phone, which was found on him when he was taken to the morgue.
The state chairman of the NDC, Ohini Ojegbe, condemned the killing as a "broad-daylight evil" and urged security agencies to investigate the incident urgently. Ojegbe called for the arrest of those responsible for the alleged killing and ensured they were brought to justice. The party described Terhemen as a committed and dedicated member whose contributions to the growth of the NDC would be greatly missed.
The NDC, in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Agile Bem, expressed condolences to the deceased's family, the Fiidi community, and members of the party. The party prayed for God's comfort and fortitude for them to bear the loss. The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in Benue State, with many calling for increased measures to protect citizens.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Peter Aondongu, stated that the command had yet to receive a report on the incident. The police have not officially commented on the investigation, but it is expected that they will launch a probe into the killing. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from various quarters.
According to the friend of the deceased, there was a needle-like injury on Terhemen's body, indicating that he could have been injected with a substance by his attackers. This has raised concerns about the motives behind the killing and whether it was a targeted attack. The investigation is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The killing of Igbu Job Terhemen has sent shockwaves through the NDC and the Fiidi community, with many calling for justice. The incident highlights the need for improved security measures to protect citizens, particularly politicians, from attacks. The NDC has promised to continue working towards its goals, despite the loss of one of its dedicated members.
Key points
- The NDC has called for an urgent investigation into the killing of its ward chairman.
- The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in Benue State.
- The police have yet to receive a report on the incident and launch an investigation.
