Late chieftain, Ejeh Udeh
A prominent Benue politician and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ejeh Udeh, has been killed by armed men.
The Incident occurred late Sunday night at his residence in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
According to eyewitnesses, the attackers, who arrived on motorbikes, shot him at close range as he returned home. He was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead.
The Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Council, Maxwell Ogiri, who confirmed the development, said security agencies had been mobilized to investigate and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
“The gruesome murder of Ejeh has cast a dark shadow in our community because he was a well-known figure, a community leader, and a chieftain of the APC in Otukpo LGA,” Ogiri said.
He noted that the timing of the attack, which occurred during heavy rainfall around 11 p.m., made it difficult for residents to respond immediately.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, said she was yet to receive full details of the incident. (Vanguard, excluding headline)
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