The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered
full-scale investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack and
reported attempt on the life of the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, at his
farm in the outskirts of Makurdi, on Saturday.
The IG condemned the incident, and equally directed the
Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command to take adequate measures towards
strengthening and improving security in the state, particularly around the
governor.
Ortom was at his farm with six security operatives when the
unidentified gunmen numbering about 15 reportedly fired at them.
The governor said his men returned the gunfire and spirited him to safety in his vehicle parked a few kilometres away.
Ortom accused the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association
of masterminding the attempted assassination.
The MACBAN had opposed the anti-open grazing law passed by
the state government.
But the Force spokesman, Frank Mba, in a statement on
Sunday, said the IG has also directed the CP to ensure the arrest and
prosecution of the attackers.
It was titled, ‘Attack on Governor Ortom of Benue State: IG orders full-scale investigations.’
The statement read, “The IGP has 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.
“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, Abuja, to Benue State to provide additional
investigative support to the Benue State Police Command.”
While calling for calm, Adamu assured the people of Benue
State and the country at large that the Force would continue to do its best in
stabilizing the security situation in the country.
He further reiterated that the Force would continue to work
with relevant stakeholders to advance the fight against violent crimes and
other criminal activities across the country.
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