Attackers storm Apo Legislative Quarters in Abuja, slaughter 80-year-old man, wife in their home

An 80-year-old man, identified as Adebola Ezekiel, and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, have been found dead in their apartment at Apo area in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, after they were hacked by some attackers.

SaharaReporters gathered that the man, who was on a wheel chair, and his wife had their throats slit by some assailants, who used a dagger.

A source told SaharaReporters that one of the windows of the apartment was forced opened and the remains of the deceased were afterwards found in a pool of blood.

The source said: “One of the man’s sons called someone in the area to help him check on his parents who had not been picking his calls. The door was locked when the person got there, and the son ordered him to break the door to the house to find out what was happening.

“One of the windows was forced opened and the remains of the deceased were found in pool of blood,” the source added.

Josephine Adeh, the FCT police spokesperson, confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters, noting that FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh personally visited the crime scene.

She said: “We confirm the incident happened and the Commissioner of Police personally visited the crime scene,

“He directed the CID to commenced a discreet investigation into the incident immediately. The outcome will be communicated to you immediately,” Josephine added.