Benue: Makurdi doctor was arrested, not abducted – Police
The Medical Director of Multicare Hospital, Makurdi, Benue State, Dr. Jonah Ogbaji, who was initially reported to have been abducted while attending to patients, has been found in police custody. Ogbaji was reportedly taken from the hospital premises at Ankpa Quarters Ward, Makurdi, on Wednesday night, prompting concerns among his family and colleagues. A daughter of the […] Benue: Makurdi doctor…
Dr. Jonah Ogbaji, the Medical Director of Multicare Hospital in Makurdi, Benue State, was arrested by police on Wednesday night. He had been reported missing after being taken away from the hospital premises by a Toyota Sienna vehicle. The family, alarmed by his disappearance, visited multiple police stations in an attempt to locate him.
Later, they learned from the media that he had been arrested by a special police squad from Abuja in connection with an ongoing investigation. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Benue State Command, DSP Peter Aondongu, clarified that Dr. Ogbaji was not abducted but arrested. The police have received inquiries regarding the reports of his alleged abduction, but upon verification, it was found to be false.
The specifics of the investigation leading to his arrest have not been disclosed. The police urged the media and public to disregard any reports of his abduction or kidnapping, as they are untrue.
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