The police in Benue State have arrested four suspected killers of Justice Margaret Igbeta, a retired President of Customary Court of Appeal.
Addressing the media on Tuesday, 3rd October 2023, the Benue State Commissioner of Police, CP. Bartholomew Nnamdi Onyeka said that since he promised to ensure that Justice is served, aside that one Aondohemba Joseph, a Nephew of the deceased that was arrested, Igbazenda Gbidye 63yrs old and Dzungwenen Ukor 40yrs old have been arrested at Adikpo, Kwande Local Government Area by the Operation Zenda investigative team.
The CP further said that these suspects admitted that, Aondohemba Joseph had reported to them that his father died and left so much property in the hands of his aunty (the deceased) and she has refused to hand the said property over to him, therefore, they agreed to join him in eliminating her so that he can have access to his property.
“One Akuhwa Barnabas 32yrs old, a driver to the deceased who was also arrested, corroborated their statements by admitting that he was the one who allowed the gang access to the house and manned the gate for them until they finished the assassination process, CP. Bartholomew Nnamdi Onyeka said.
The CP used the opportunity to commend the good people of Benue State for their patience and cooperation. The command will continue to do its best to rid the state of crime.
Recall that on 24th August 2023, a case of Culpable Homicide involving the late Justice Margaret Mary Igbetar (rtd) was reported at the Benue State Police Command
