The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Benue State Chapter has condemned the killing of its Fiidi Ward Council Chairman, Igbu Terhemen, in an alleged attack by suspected hoodlums. According to the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Agile Bem, Igbu was attacked and left in a critical condition near his residence along the NNPC depot area of the Makurdi-Otukpo Road. The victim was reportedly tied with ropes, injected with substances suspected to be poisonous, and abandoned.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of political and community figures in the state. The State Chairman of the NDC, Ohini Ojegbe, described the killing as a “broad-daylight evil” and called on security agencies to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding Igbu’s death. The party has demanded an immediate investigation to establish what happened and identify those responsible for the attack.
The NDC has described Igbu as a committed and dedicated member whose contributions to the growth of the party would be greatly missed. His death is expected to leave a gap within the Fiidi Ward structure, where he served as the party’s council chairman. The party extended its condolences to Igbu’s immediate family, the Fiidi community, and members of the party across the state.
The party has urged the relevant authorities to act swiftly in investigating the incident and providing clarity on the events leading to Igbu’s death. The focus now shifts to the security agencies to establish the facts surrounding the alleged attack and provide answers to the deceased’s family, community, and political associates.
The incident places renewed attention on the need for effective security investigations and accountability when attacks result in the death of political or community figures. For residents and political organisations, the ability of security agencies to establish the circumstances surrounding such incidents and bring suspected perpetrators to justice remains important to public confidence.
The NDC has prayed for comfort for the deceased’s family and the wider Fiidi community as they mourn his death. The party seeks answers over the circumstances that led to the death of its ward chairman and accountability for those allegedly involved in the attack.
The killing of Igbu Terhemen has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for justice and an end to violence against political figures. The investigation into the incident is expected to provide clarity on the events leading to his death and determine whether those responsible can be identified and prosecuted.
Key points
- The Nigeria Democratic Congress has condemned the killing of its Fiidi Ward Council Chairman, Igbu Terhemen, in an alleged attack by suspected hoodlums in Benue State.
- The party has called for an immediate investigation into the incident and demanded that those responsible be brought to justice.
- The killing has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for justice and an end to violence against political figures.
