The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has ordered full-scale investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack and reported attempt on the life of the Benue State Governor HmSamuel Ortom, at his farm in the outskirts of Makurdi, the State Capital, on Saturday, 20th March, 2021.
The IGP who condemned the incident, also directed the State Commissioner of Police (CP), to take adequate measures towards strengthening and improving security in the State, particularly around the Governor.
In a signed statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba and made available to Channel Network Afrique, the IGP has also ordered the CP to carry out painstaking investigations into the incident and ensure those found guilty are prosecuted.
Meanwhile, the IGP has directed 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, 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.
The IGP further reiterates that the Force will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to advance the fight against violent crimes and other criminal activities across the country.
