- Alia in a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, expressed concern over the incident
- The governor questioned why a citizen who contributed to the state’s development and protected vulnerable members’ rights was murdered in cold blood
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia denounced the assassination of Justice Margaret Igbetar, a former president of the Customary Court of Appeal, on Saturday.
Remember that Igbetar was discovered dead by her son on Thursday in her Makurdi home after being killed earlier in the week by unidentified intruders.
In response, Alia expressed concern over the situation in a statement provided by his chief press secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula.
The governor wondered why a citizen who has contributed her quota to the development of the state in various capacities to ensure that the rights and liberties of all, especially vulnerable members of the society, are protected would be murdered in cold blood.
Alia, who noted that the incident remains a shock to him, directed security agencies in the state to immediately swing into action and ensure the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to book.
Praying for the repose of her soul, he stated that Justice Igbetar’s murder is indeed a great loss to her family, the judicial system, the state, and humanity at large.