The PDP’s Edo chapter has denounced the shooting attack on the residents of Okpekpe hamlet in Etsako East Local Government, which resulted in the horrific deaths of two farmers.
The Edo PDP Caretaker Committee’s Publicity Secretary, Chris Nehikhare, released a statement in which the party expressed dismay over the deaths of Christopher Bello and Batemue Philip Ebo. On their way to their farms, Ebo and Bello were reportedly ambushed and slain.
The statement reads: “We are deeply saddened by the heinous attack on the people of Okpekpe community in Etsako East Local Government by suspected herdsmen, which led to the gruesome murder of two innocent citizens”
“We condemn this dastardly act in the strongest terms and send our heartfelt condolences to their families, loved ones, and the entire community during this difficult time,” Nehikhare said.
The party request the Governor, Monday Okpebholo to take urgent and decisive steps to check the situation before it degenerates.
