Police arrest one suspect over retired Judge's death in Benue

One individual has been detained, according to the Nigerian Police, Benue State Command, in connection with the alleged murder of Justice Margaret Igbetar, a retired judge.

Recall that on Thursday, the decomposing body of the retired judge who serves as the President of the Customary Court of Appeal in Benue State was discovered at her home.

Aondohemba Joseph was detained, according to the statement released by the state's police public relations officer, SP Catherine Anene, which was made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Saturday.

“On 24/8/2023 at about 1530hrs information was received at ‘E’ Police Division Makurdi, that Justice Margaret Mary Igbetar (rtd) 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 statement reads in part.

Anene, who delivered the family the commiserations of the Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew Onyeka, denounced the heinous deed.

The CP promised the family that he would work tirelessly to solve the murder's mystery and apprehend those responsible.

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