Tragedy struck in Benin City, Edo State, after a 30-year-old event decorator, Esohe Aigbe, was allegedly hacked to death by unidentified assailants.
The fatal incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday in the Ogida area of the state capital, leaving residents shocked and concerned over the growing spate of violent attacks.
Sources disclosed that the victim had accompanied a friend to decorate a venue ahead of a burial ceremony on Ojo Street when she came under attack.
According to eyewitness accounts, Aigbe had completed the decoration assignment and remained at the location when the assailants descended on her with a machete, inflicting severe injuries.
A resident, who requested anonymity, said the attackers fled immediately after carrying out the assault.
"The woman had gone there for decoration work connected to a burial event. After finishing the job, she was still around when some people attacked her with a machete and escaped," the source said.
The source added that concerned individuals at the scene quickly intervened and rushed the victim to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital for treatment.
However, despite efforts to save her life, she reportedly died from the injuries sustained during the attack.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said detectives had commenced an investigation into the killing.
She disclosed that one suspect had already been apprehended in connection with the incident, while efforts were ongoing to uncover the circumstances surrounding the attack and arrest other possible accomplices.
"We are aware of the case. One suspect is in custody and investigations are continuing," the police spokesperson stated.
The motive behind the attack had yet to be established as of the time of filing this report.
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