Two suspects have been arrested by the Nigeria Police, Benue State command for absconding with a truck to unknown destination four (4) days without formal approval.
The Voice investigation revealed that, information was received at the Police Headquarters Makurdi that a driver with CHEC Construction Company, Taraku Camp was given a truck to convey stones from Ohimini Local Government Area to Mase in Gwer-East Local Government Area for road construction but diverted the vehicle to an unknown destination.
The command on receiving the report, swung into action and during investigation, the said driver, one Aondoaver Viaga and a native doctor one Veror Orduen were arrested in possession of the vehicle at Ikyurav, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue state.
During interrogation, the suspect, Aondover Viaga who is also the driver, was unable to give a satisfactory account of why he took the vehicle to the native doctor’s place for four days and switched off his phone. Investigation is still on going for further information.
Commenting on the incidence, the Benue state commissioner of police, CP Steve Yabanet warned all criminal elements in the state to desist from perpetuating crime or leave the state as he is not ready to accommodate them.
According to him, “I will work tirelessly to ensure that the state is safe during the festive period and beyond”.
