Adokwu Condoles Edumoga Leaders, Igama Community Over Killings, Destruction of Properties
The National President of Saint Mathew Edumoga Catholic (SMECC) at the national level Brother Sunday Adokwu has Condoled with Edumoga Leaders and Igama Community over the recent attack which led to the loss of several lives and properties.
Mr Adokwu on behalf of the National Executive Council of the Edumoga Catholic Community condemned the dastardly act and called on security agents to fish out the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
“We received the news of the gruesome attack on Igama Community which led to the death of many villagers.
“We join all well-meaning Benue citizens and other Nigerians to condemn this unprovoked attack at Igama and environs and call on security agencies to intensify efforts towards arresting the remaining culprits and bringing them to book..
Mr Adokwu commended the prompt action and relief materials donated by well meaning Benue sons and daughters including but not limited to the Deputy Governor, Engr Benson Abounu, Senator Abba Moro, Chairperson of Okpokwu Local Government Council, Mrs Amina Audu among others.
He called on Edumoga sons and daughters both home and abroad to intensify efforts at convening an urgent summit to tackle the security challenges in our villages.
Meanwhile the Benue State Police Command has said that four Suspects have been arrested in connection with the June 12 attack on Igama community in Edumoga district in Okpokwu Local government Area where several lives were lost and houses set ablaze.
You may recall that on 12/6/2022 there was an attack at Igama village, Okpokwu LGA of Benue State by unknown persons.
In a statement from the command and made available to Business Africa Digest in Abuja, the Police teams deployed to the area in collaboration with other security agents have been on cordon and search operations within the forest.
The statement said on 15/6/2022 at about 0500hrs, the attackers who were trapped in the bush engaged the police in a gun duel that led to arrest of the following suspects in their hideout; Umar Nuhu, Dauda Alhaji, Musa Dako and Umaru Alhaji Sale. One of the suspects by name Musa Dako sustained injuries and was admitted at St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga for treatment where he eventually gave up the ghost and the corpse deposited at the same hospital. Three (3)other suspects are in custody for further investigation.
The Commissioner of police, Benue State command, CP. Wale Abbas has advised members of Igama community to remain calm and avail useful information to the police for necessary actions.
