Benue: Otukpo LG boss condemns killing of ex-Caretaker Chairman, Udeh Ijachi

The Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Prince Maxwell Ogiri, has powerfully condemned the sidesplitting of erstwhile Caretaker Chairman of the council, Udeh Ijachi.

In a connection signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Joshua Otene, connected Friday, the assembly brag described the incidental arsenic shocking and profoundly painful, noting that the precocious Ijachi, popularly known arsenic Hon. Ukpem, was reportedly changeable dormant by chartless gunmen connected Thursday nighttime successful Otukpo.

Ogiri said the precocious Ijachi was a salient governmental fig who served the radical of Otukpo with dedication during his tenure arsenic caretaker president of the section government.

He explained that the brazen quality of the attack, which reportedly occurred astir the Okabido Hotel country of Otukpo, has heightened information concerns among residents of the town.

The president condemned the sidesplitting and called connected information agencies to motorboat an contiguous probe and guarantee that those liable are brought to justice.

He assured residents that the section authorities council, successful collaboration with applicable information authorities, remains committed to protecting lives and property, stressing that Otukpo volition not beryllium allowed to go a harmless haven for criminals.

Ogiri besides extended his condolences to the household of the deceased, the radical of Ugboju, whe...