- The investigation led to the arrest of Aondohemba Joseph and the recovery of exhibits for further investigation
- The CP pledged to uncover the murder mystery and bring the perpetrators of the barbaric act to justice
One individual has been detained by the Benue State Police Command in connection with the murder of Justice Margaret Igbetar, a retired judge.
The rotting body of the retired president of the Benue Customary Court of Appeal was discovered on Thursday at her home, according to The Punch.
The police said that one Aondohemba Joseph had been detained in a statement released by the state command spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, which was made accessible to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday.
The statement read in parts, “On 24/8/2023 at about 1530hrs information was received at ‘E’ Police Division Makurdi, that Justice Margaret Mary Igbetar (retd.) could not respond to calls and was nowhere to be found. Detectives were immediately deployed for investigation.
“A search conducted within her house at Wantor Kwange Street, Gboko Road, Makurdi led to the discovery of her dead body in a pool of blood inside her kitchen. It was also observed that she had deep cuts at her back.
Further investigation led to the arrest of one Aondohemba Joseph and recovery of exhibits for detailed investigation.”
The PPRO conveyed the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP. Bartholomew Onyeka’s condolence message to the family as he condemned the dastardly act.
The CP assured the family of his commitment to unravel the mystery behind the death and bring perpetrators of the barbaric act to book.
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