Tragedy struck the Uluoke community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State as suspected herdsmen reportedly killed one Mr. Friday Pius and abducted his pregnant wife along with her sister.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 14, 2025, when the assailants invaded the victim’s residence between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Witnesses reported that Mr. Pius was shot and killed, while his pregnant wife and her sister were taken away by the attackers.
The couple’s three children were found crying beside their father’s lifeless body after the assailants had fled. Residents, initially too frightened to respond to the gunfire, discovered the scene after the attackers had left.
In response to the incident, women from the community staged a protest, calling for urgent government intervention and enhanced security. One of the protesters, identified as Rashidetu, expressed concerns over the increasing insecurity in the area, stating that residents can no longer safely pursue their livelihoods due to the activities of suspected herdsmen.
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the incident and stated that operatives have been deployed to the area. The police are working in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters to track down the attackers and rescue the victims.
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