Few hours after the groups spoke, the IG, Adamu, ordered a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The IG condemned the incident and directed the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, Audu Madaki, to take adequate measures towards strengthening security in the state, particularly around the governor.
The Force spokesman, Frank Mba, in a statement on Sunday, said the IG had 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, in 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 stabilising the security situation in the country.
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