Attack On Gov Ortom: IGP Orders Full Scale Investigations
Directs strengthening of security around Governor
BY EVELYN DADU, ABUJA – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered full-scale investigations into circumstances surrounding the attack and reported attempt on the life of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State.
Governor Ortom was attacked by unknown gunmen at his farm in the outskirts of Makurdi, the State Capital on Saturday, 20th March, 2021.
IGP Adamu, who condemned the incident, directed the Commissioner of Police (CP), Benue State Command to take adequate measures towards strengthening and improving security in the State, particularly around Governor Ortom.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, said that IGP Adamu has specifically directed the CP in Benue to carry out painstaking investigations into the incident and ensure persons indicted in the course of investigations are arrested and prosecuted
As part of efforts 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, IGP Adamu 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 also assured that the Force will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to advance the fight against violent crimes and other criminal activities across the country.
