Suspected cultists kill father, son in Benue

From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi

There was palpable fear around the David Mark by-pass in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, yesterday following the murder of a man and his son by suspected cultists.
Sources from the area told Daily Sun that cult group invaded the area at the early hours and headed straight for the home of ASP Daniel Akogwu (retired) and laid ambush for his son who was alleged to be a member of a rival cult group.
However, a resident, Anthony, said Mrs. Akowgu, oblivious of the ambush around her home, opened the door and on sighting the cultists, raised the alarm which attracted her husband and her son.
“Her scream attracted the attention of her husband, who picked his cutlass and rushed outside to see what was happening. His son also rushed out too. But before they could understand what was happening, the cult boys shot at them. And both father and son died on the spot.”
It was also learnt that the killers attempted to set their bodies and house ablaze but for the arrival of the police at the scene.
Confirming the report, state Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), Moses Yamu, disclosed that Akogwu and his son, Oche were shot dead by suspected cult boys early hours of Thursday in Makurdi.
He however said the police were yet to make any arrest in connection with the incident. He said investigation into the matter had commenced with a view to getting the killers and bring them to book.