Hoodlums slaughter woman, two daughters in Edo - The Nation Newspaper

Hoodlums have killed three persons at Iguadolor community in Ovia South-West local government area of Edo state.It was gathered that the victims were children and grandchildren of the Odionwere of the village, Pa. Omorogbe Avanrenren.

Some of the community members who spoke said the killings could be related to lingering crisis between the community elders and Okaighele of the community, Perrick Egbon.Chairman of Ovia South-West local government, Scot Ogbemudia, who visited the community appealed for calm and promised to unravel the killers.According to him, “We will make sure we investigate this incident. We will work with security agencies and ensure the law takes its course.”He described it as unsubstantiated allegations.

Spokesman for the Edo Police Command, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the killings but said no arrest has been made. He said, “It actually happened. Three persons were killed. Two female adults and a baby. The police is currently investigating the incident.”

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