Police Commence Probe Into Murder Of Woman In Makurdi

The Benue State Police Command has commenced a thorough probe into the killing of a woman in Makurdi, the state capital.

TORI reported that gunmen shot and killed the woman identified as Theresa Awuhe on Saturday night, August 24, 2024.

The woman was said to be returning from her shop when the assailants ambushed her around the Villa suite and shot her dead.

According to reports, nothing was taken from her as her assailants fled after killing her.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Catherine Anene, who confirmed the incident, said that an investigation into the matter was ongoing.

“The case was reported to the police, and the investigation is ongoing,” she added.