The former caretaker chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue State, Honourable Udeh Ijachi, widely known by his nickname Ukpem, has been k!lled by gunm#n in what appears to be a targeted att@ck.
Ijachi met his de@th on Thursday night outside Okabido Hotel in Otukpo, when unidentified assailants opened fire on him before swiftly making their escape. The circumstances surrounding the att@ck and the motive behind it remain unclear at this time.
News of the k!lling spread rapidly through the community, drawing crowds to the scene and sending shockwaves through the local population. Residents expressed alarm and grief over the loss of the prominent figure, with many describing the atmosphere in the area as tense in the aftermath of the incident.
As of press time, no official statement had been issued by security agencies regarding the att@ck, and no arrests had been reported in connection with the k!lling. Authorities are expected to commence or continue investigations into the circumstances of his death.
