Missing Benue medical doctor was arrested, says police

Dr. Jonah Ogbaji, a medical doctor and owner of Multicare Hospital in Makurdi, Benue State, was not abducted but arrested by operatives from Abuja. According to the Benue State Police Command, the arrest was made by a special squad over an ongoing investigation.

The incident occurred within the premises of the hospital, with Dr. Ogbaji's daughter raising the alarm that he had been taken away. The family had visited several police stations in Makurdi to establish his whereabouts but were unsuccessful.

The Police Public Relations Officer for Benue command, DSP Peter Aondongu, confirmed the arrest, stating that the report of abduction was false.

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