ORTOM'S ATTACK: IGP ORDERS FULL SCALE INVESTIGATIONS

Following the attack on the Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, the Inspector-General of Police,  Muhammed  Adamu  has ordered a full-scale investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

The attack took place at his farm in the outskirts of Makurdi, the State Capital, on Saturday, 20th March, 2021. 

The IGP who condemned the incident, has equally directed the Commissioner of Police (CP), Benue State Command to take adequate measures towards strengthening and improving security in the State, particularly around the Governor. 

The IGP specifically directed the CP to carry out painstaking investigations into the incident and ensure the arrest and prosecution of persons indicted in the course of the investigations.

Meanwhile, in order to ensure a speedy, thorough and conclusive investigation into the matter, the IGP has ordered the immediate deployment of a team of specialized investigators from the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Abuja to Benue State to provide additional investigative support to the Benue State Police Command.

 While calling for calm, the IGP has assured the people of Benue State and the country at large that the Force will continue to do its best in stabilizing the security situation in the country. 

He further reiterated that, the Force will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to advance the fight against violent crimes and other criminal activities across the country.

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