The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, is currently in the custody of Markurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
This followed an invitation extended to him to give some insight on alleged financial misappropriation during his tenure.
TheHintsNews reports that Ortom arrived at the Makurdi zonal office of the anti-corruption agency, located at Alor Gordon Street, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
A source who pleaded anonimity said: “Former governor Ortom is currently at our Makurdi zonal office in Benue State. He arrived at about 10 a.m. this morning, and he’s still there now.
“He was invited over an ongoing investigation concerning alleged misappropriation of funds during his time in office.”
