Former PDP LG Chairman, Yayough Aondoakaa assassinated in Benue

Unidentified gunmen have assassinated Hon. Yayough Aondoakaa, former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State.

The killing, which occurred about an hour ago at Wannune Market, has thrown the community into fear and confusion.

Eyewitnesses said the assailants, who rode into the market on motorbikes, asked about Aondoakaa’s whereabouts before shooting him dead at close range.

Residents revealed that this was not the first attempt on his life. During an earlier attack last year, his wife was tragically assassinated in what appeared to be a failed attempt to eliminate him.

Authorities are yet to release an official statement as investigations begin.

More details to follow.