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Tragedy as man tortured to death in Benue over missing goat

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Tragedy as man tortured to death in Benue over missing goat-TopNaija.ng

TopNaija reports that there was pandemonium in Benue State when a man identified as Ordue Akume was been tortured to death over a missing goat.

 

it was gathered that the incident happened at Lessel community, in Ushongo Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, February 23.

 

Also, TopNaija gathered that the youngest sibling of the deceased allegedly reported to the youths in the community that his goat was missing.

 

Middle-aged man tortured to death in Benue over missing goat

The culprits

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

 

The deceased however denied the allegation but in a bid to ensure that he admitted and return the said goat, the suspects persisted with all forms of torture despite pleas by neighbors and passers-by to halt the torture.

 

When it became obvious to them that he could not survive, they moved and dumped him at a private clinic where he passed away.

 

Middle-aged man tortured to death in Benue over missing goat

Reacting to the barbaric act, Ushongo Council chairman, Hon. Asawa, ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of the six men who tortured the man to death.

 

Asawa also visited the clinic where the corpse was abandoned and moved it to General Hospital, Lessel morgue for further necessary action.

 

Meanwhile, the six suspects are currently in police custody.

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