The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the murder a couple, Mr and Mrs Jacob Udo who was found dead in a pool of blood in their compound.
According to the press statement by ASP Maureen C. Chinaka, Abia Police Public Relations Officer,
“Mr Jacob Udo male 78 yrs old and Mrs Dorcas Jacob female 73 yrs old, of Ndiwo Itumbuzo Bende LGA Abia State but domiciled at Etiti-ulo in Bende LGA of same State, were 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.
“The crime scene was visited by the police and corpses 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.” The statement read.
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