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Gunmen Kill Ex-Benue Governor’s Brother, Terkula Suswam, Aide

Gunmen Kill Ex-Benue Governor’s Brother, Terkula Suswam, Aide

 

 

 

 

Gunmen have killed Terkula Suswam, the elder brother of immediate past Benue Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam.

He was killed with his aide in Anyiin, Gaambetiev, Logo Local Government area in Benue state.

The incident occurred around 8:46 pm.

An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, told The Nation on phone the late Suswam, was carrying out minor works on his gate house when a Toyota vehicle, popularly called “Dog Nyash” appeared from nowhere.

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The eyewitness said the victim suspected the vehicle and attempted to run into the house but was gunned down.

The gunmen also killed an aide, who was with him at the entrance of his gatehouse.

Terkula Suswam was the Chief Executive Officer of Ashitech Group of Companies.

The late Terkula held a traditional title, Zege Iwanger I Tiv.

Condolences are pouring in from his admirers and people of Benue State.

Angela Davies

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