The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has ordered full-scale investigations into the circumstances surrounding the assassination attempt on the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, at his farm in the outskirts of Makurdi. The attack took place 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.
Accoding to a statement signed by Force Spokesperson, CP Frank Mba, Adamu also 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.
