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W0W! How man was tortured to death over missing goat in Benue | READ DETAILS

chuks oti

Feb 24, 2021

Six men who reportedly kidnapped and tortured a man to death in Lessel community, Ushongo LGA of Benue state have been arrested.

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According to reports, the unnamed man was killed over a missing goat after an oracle pointed him out as the culprit.

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The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

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A certain Ordue Akume, who is the youngest sibling of the deceased, was alleged to have reported the disappearance of his goat to the community youths.

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During the investigation, they decided to consult an oracle, who revealed to them that it was the deceased that stole the goat.

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When queried about the missing goat, the deceased, however, denied the allegation.

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In a bid to ensure that he admitted and returned the said goat, the suspects persisted with all forms of torture despite pleas by neighbours and passers-by to halt the torture.

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When it dawned on them that the deceased may likely not survive the grievous torture, they moved and dumped him at a private clinic where he passed away.

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