Benue: Tears as 65-Year-Old Retired Nurse, Maid Stabbed to Death

• The police in Benue state have confirmed the death of a 65-year-old widow and retired nurse, Esther Amali, and her maid, Mercy
• The deceased were said to have been killed by an attacker who invaded their apartment in Makurdi, the state capital, on Sunday night
• The police said investigation has commenced into the incident and assured that the perpetrators will be fished out

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Benue state has been caught in another tragedy as a 65-year-old widow and retired nurse, Esther Amali, and her maid, Mercy, were reportedly killed in their apartment in Makurdi, the state capital.

They were said to have been killed on Sunday night, January 14.

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How 65-year-old nurse, maid were killed in Benue

According to The Punch, the assailants stormed their residence and reportedly stabbed the 20-year-old maid several times.

Grace Onuhi, the sister to the deceased, narrated the incident in an interview with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) on Monday.

Onuhi said her sister (Amali) had rushed out from her bedroom when she heard Mercy screaming.

She said unfortunately, she also became a victim at the hands of the assailant.

It was gathered that the suspect had threatened to deal with Mercy for unknown reasons.

Police speak on Benue killings

Reacting to the incident, the police spokesperson in Benue state, Sewuese Anene, said investigation had commenced to unravel the cause and fish out the perpetrator.

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“There are different versions of the story. Some claim it’s a robbery, and some claim they know the person who killed them. But the police would come up with findings very soon. Let’s be patient and wait for investigators to come out with their findings in this matter.”

LG chair, man arrested for attempted assassination

Legit.ng earlier reported that Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force, announced the arrest of the Benue council chairman and a militia.

The police boss said the council chairman had contracted the militia to assassinate the speaker of the Benue state house of assembly.

Adejobi disclosed that the culprits were arrested after the police received credible information.

Source: Legit.ng