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, the State Capital, on Saturday, 20th March, 2021.
A statement signed by Force Spokesman CP Frank Mba, said “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
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, the IGP has 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.