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Barely three weeks after the Senior Special Assistant, SSA to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Security, Mr. Denen Igbana was killed by suspected assassins, the Police have arrested the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Arch. Joseph Ikyaagba, as well as, seven others in connection with the killing.
The Guardian gathered that the police picked up the suspects last Friday.
Though, the police spokesman, ASP Moses Yamu, confirmed the arrest of eight persons, including a special adviser to the governor, he refused to disclose their names, stating that the names of the arrested persons would be released when investigations are completed.
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In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, Governor Ortom restated his resolve not to shield anyone linked with the killing of Igbana, no matter how highly placed.
He urged security agencies to expand their dragnet to ensure that no stone is left unturned in the search for killers of his aide and ensure that they are brought to justice.
Meanwhile, the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) has released the local council election timetable, scheduled for September 3, 2016.
Announcing the timetable, the BSIEC Chairman, Dr. John Tsuwa, told all political parties interested in the elections to commence modalities to fielding candidate for the polls.
