Police Arrest Suspect Over Murder Of Retired Benue Judge

The Benue State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged murder of a retired judge, Justice Margaret Igbetar in Makurdi.

The decomposing body of the retired president of the Benue Customary Court of Appeal was found on Thursday at her residence.

In a statement issued by the state command spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene in Makurdi on Saturday, the police disclosed that one Aondohemba Joseph had been arrested.

The statement read in part, “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.”