Former Benue Governor, Ortom In EFCC Custody

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has been taken into the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Ortom was invited for questioning by the anti-graft agency for alleged misappropriation of funds, a month after leaving office.

The former governor who drove in his private SUV vehicle, arrived at the EFCC office located along Gordon Aluor Street, old GRA, Makurdi, around 10:08am.

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He was later joined by his two former aides including Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Terver Akase and his Principal Special Assistant, Abraham Kwaghgu.

Benue State is said to have a debt profile of N187.7 billion.