Why Ortom ran for one kilometre after attack - Aide

The Benue State Government yesterday said Governor Samuel Ortom will cooperate with special investigators sent to probe weekend’s attempt on his life.

It also clarified that the governor did not make up any story on the attack for political gain.

It explained how Ortom ran for over one kilometre to escape the attack.

The government said the security team did a good job of repelling the attacks to protect him from danger.

The clarifications on the attack on the governor were made by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, following a dispute over the governor’s allegation of an assassination attempt.

Some critics alleged that it was impossible for Ortom to be attacked because of the security wall around him.

They alleged that Ortom was seeking attention for political gains.

Following the allegations, The Nation sent enquiries to the CPS for more details on the incident.

Akase said it was true that there was an assassination attempt on Ortom.

Kaase said: “The governor is yet to meet with the investigators. We are expecting them. The governor has expressed willingness to meet with them. He gave assurance that the Benue State Government will fully support the investigation.

Asked to respond to allegations that Ortom was only playing to the gallery, he said the governor was never seeking attention with the incident.