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Gunmen Kill Ex-Gov Suswam's Brother, Aide In Benue

Bernard Nelson

Mar 03, 2021

Gunmen have killed Terkura Suswam, elder brother to former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam.

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His aide, simply identified as Mr Solomon was also killed by the gunmen.

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According to the police, the attack took place on Wednesday when Suswam and his aide sat opposite his house at Elohim Plaza Anyiin to supervise repairs at the plaza

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The gunmen who drove in a Toyota Camry vehicle attacked and shot them.

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The police statement which was signed by the spokesperson in the state, Anene Sewuese Catherine added that victims were rushed to NKST Anyii hospital where they were eventually confirmed dead.

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"Corpses have been deposited at the hospital for autopsy,ÔÇØ the statement added.

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The Commissioner of Police has since ordered an investigation to ensure that perpetrators of the murder are apprehended and justice is served.

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The police also announced that Anyiin town has been cordoned by additional police teams deployed to assist the Division to go after the killers.

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— Bernard Nelson

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