IGP condemns attack on Gov Ortom, orders full investigation

Etim Ekpimah

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Muhammed Adamu, has condemned the attack on Benue State Governor, Mr Samuel Ortom, while in his farm in the outskirts of Makurdi on Saturday by suspected gunmen.

The inspector general of police also ordered the Commissioner of Police for  Benue State to launch full scale investigations to unravel those behind the dastardly act.

This was contained in press statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank MBA and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday.

According to the statement, the IGP has also ordered immediate deployment of a team of specialized investigators from the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Abuja to assist the Benue Command in the investigation.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has ordered full-scale investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack and reported attempt on the life of the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Chief Samuel Loraer Ortom, at his farm in the outskirts of Makurdi, on Saturday, March 20.

“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 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 investigations 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’,” statement stated.

The statement added that the IGP has assured the people of Benue State and the country at large that the Nigeria Police Force will continue to do its best in stabilizing the security situation in the country. 

The IGP further stated that the Force would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to advance the fight against violent crimes and other criminal activities across the country.