By Akinsuroju Olubunmi
Elderly couple brutally murdered in Abuja apartment.
An 80-year-old man, Adebola Ezekiel, and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, were brutally murdered in their apartment at the Apo Legislative Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The elderly couple was found dead around 11 pm on Monday, in their Apo area apartment, after being attacked by unknown assailants.
According to reports, the octogenarian, who was wheelchair-bound, and his wife had their throats slit by the attackers.
Their son, Seun Ezekiel, raised the alarm after multiple unsuccessful attempts to reach his parents. Upon arriving at their residence, he discovered their lifeless bodies in a pool of blood.
The FCT police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident, stating that investigations were underway.
“The incident occurred on the 1st of April at about 10 pm, following a distress call by the Estate Manager of Zone D 1st gate, Apo Legislative quarters to Apo Divisional Police Headquarters,” Adeh said.
She further added, “The Commissioner of Police visited the Crime Scene, ordered the Criminal Investigation Department to commence a discreet investigation immediately. The outcome of investigations will be communicated in due course.”
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