‘Abducted’ Benue doctor found in Police custody

The Medical Director of Multicare Hospital in Makurdi, Benue State, Dr. Jonah Ogbaji, who was reportedly abducted while attending to patients, on Wednesday night,  has been found in police custody.

Our correspondent gathered that the incident happened within the premises of the hospital located at Ankpa Quarters ward in Makurdi.

A daughter of Ogbaji was said to have raised the alarm that her father had been abducted.

The doctor was reportedly whisked away by some people in a Toyota Sienna vehicle.

The daughter said that the family had visited several police stations across Makurdi in an effort to establish his whereabouts, but to no avail.

The daughter later informed journalists that the family had gotten a clue that their father was whisked away by the police sent from Abuja, saying his offence is still unknown.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Benue command, DSP Peter Aondongu, confirmed the development, saying he was arrested by a special squad of the police over an ongoing investigation.

“The Command has received enquiries regarding reports of the alleged abduction of a medical doctor and owner of a hospital in Makurdi.

“Upon verification, the report is false. The doctor was not abducted. He was arrested yesterday (Wednesday) at his hospital by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS) attached to the Force Intelligence Department (FID), Abuja, in connection with an ongoing investigation.

“The specific circumstances surrounding the investigation are not yet known to the Command.

“Members of the media and the general public are therefore advised to disregard reports of his alleged abduction or kidnapping, as they are false,” the PPRO stated. (Daily trust)