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APC Leader Murder: Benue Police Arrest Suspect in Otukpo
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect connected to the murder of All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Ejeh Ijachi, in Ugboju community, Otukpo Local Government Area.
DSP Udeme Edet, the command’s spokesperson, said the arrest followed an intensive manhunt launched immediately after the killing. “Yes, it is confirmed that the incident occurred and one of the suspects has been apprehended and is in police custody. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the other suspects,” he stated on Monday evening.
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The arrest came just hours after Otukpo Local Government Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri, confirmed Ijachi’s assassination and pledged full cooperation with security agencies to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Reports indicate that Ijachi was shot dead in the early hours of Monday after armed men allegedly tracked him from an evening outing to his residence. Witnesses said the attackers arrived on motorcycles and fired at him at close range.
Police confirmed that the arrested suspect is currently undergoing questioning, while efforts continue to locate and apprehend the remaining members of the group responsible for the attack.
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