A middle aged man has been tortured to death in Lessel, the capital of Ushongo local government area of Benue state.
It is gathered that, Ushongo local government chairman, Hon. Joseph Asawa has vowed to ensure the perpetrators of the dastardly act to face the full weight of the law.
Hon. Asawa gave the directive today during a prompt visit to the scene of the incidence where it was reported that the youngest sibling of Ordue Akume, the deceased, had allegedly reported to the youths that his goat was missing.
In the process of investigation, they decided to consult an oracle and according to them, the dibia revealed to them that it was the deceased that stole the goat.
The late accused however denied the the allegation levelled against him but in a bid to ensure that he admitted and return the said goat, the suspects persisted with all forms of torture despite pleas by neighbours/ passers by to halt the torture.
When it became obvious to them that he could not survive, they moved and dumped him at private clinic where he gave up the ghost.
The Council Chairman who expressed shock at the barbaric act enjoined the police and traditional rulers to effect the arrest of six culprits who are now in police net.
He also visited the clinic where the corpse was abandoned and moved it to General Hospital, Lessel morgue for further necessary action.
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