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Hoodlums Set Residence Of Former Benue Governor Ablaze

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The home of the late former Governor of State, Aper Aku, in Gboko was set on fire by hoodlums.

The incident took place on Monday, April 8, 2024. Fortunately, the people inside the house were able to escape before the fire destroyed the building.

Deborah Aku, the daughter of the late governor, explained that the trouble started in March when a man armed with a cutlass threatened them after his goat died.

He believed the goat died from drinking water from their house. Her mother reported the incident to the police in Gboko, and the case went to court.

However, on Monday, between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., the house was attacked again by hoodlums who trapped all six occupants inside.

In her words:

“The incident started between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday. They came around and didn’t talk to anyone numbering over 30. When we noticed that their visit was not friendly, we locked all the doors and called the Police,” she said.

“Before the Police could arrive they started destroying the house, killed our dog, broke into the pig house and carted away with all the pigs. They also destroyed our mother’s car.

“The Police arrived and were able to rescued us out of the house. We left with the Police with only what we were putting on. While we were on our way with the Police the house was burnt with everything inside. The Police came in two trucks but the boys were many and even attacked them too.

“Yesterday (Monday) when the incident happened the Police were only able to rescue us out of the house before it was burnt down. If not for them we would have probably being burnt inside the house. We were six inside the house.

“We are waiting for the Police to carry out their investigations. We have also reported the matter to all the relevant authorities including the governor and Speaker because this is his constituency.”

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident to journalists in Makurdi on Tuesday.

However, she mentioned that she did not have any additional information at the time of reporting.

Adoga Stephen
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Stephen studied Mass Communication at the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu (now Lagos State University of Science and Technology), where he acquired requisite training for the practice of journalism. He loves the media, and his interest mostly lies in print medium, where his creative writing skill makes him a perfect fit.

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