Hon. Igbu Job Terhemen, chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Fiidi Council Ward, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, has died following an alleged attack by suspected hoodlums.
Igbu was reportedly attacked near his residence around the NNPC depot along the Makurdi-Otukpo Road, where the assailants allegedly tied him with ropes and injected him with substances suspected to be poisonous before abandoning him.
The Benue State chapter of the NDC disclosed this in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Agile Ordedoo Bem, and dated September 30, 2026.
According to the party, Igbu was later found in an almost unconscious condition and could neither speak nor communicate before he eventually died.
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Reacting to the incident, the state chairman of the NDC, Ohini Ojegbe, described the killing as a “broad-daylight evil” and called on security agencies to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ojegbe also urged the authorities to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack and ensure they face justice.
The party described Igbu as a committed member who contributed significantly to the growth of the NDC, adding that his death came at a time when his service and dedication were still needed.
The NDC extended its condolences to Igbu’s family, the Fiidi community and members of the party, while praying for strength and comfort for those affected by the loss.
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