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Suspected Herders Kill 2 Farmers in Edo State, PDP Condemns Attack
Two residents of Okpekpe community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, identified as Batemue Ebo and Christopher Bello, were killed by suspected herders while working on their farms.
The tragic incident was confirmed by the traditional ruler of the community, HRH Peter Osigbemeh, and the suspended chairman of the local council, Benedicta Atoh.
The monarch assured residents that police officers had been deployed to maintain peace and urged them to remain calm while security agencies work to apprehend the killers.
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a heinous crime against the people of Okpekpe.
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In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Chris Nehikhare, the party expressed deep sorrow over the murder of the two farmers and extended condolences to their families and the entire community.
“We are deeply saddened by the attack on Okpekpe community, which led to the gruesome murder of two innocent citizens,” the statement read. “We condemn this act in the strongest terms and call on Governor Monday Okpebholo to take urgent and decisive steps to prevent further violence.”
The PDP also urged the state government to implement stronger security measures to curb attacks by armed groups and prevent further loss of lives in rural communities.
