BREAKING: EFCC quizes ex-Benue Governor Ortom
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom is being quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of misappropriation of funds.
The former governor arrived at the EFCC zonal office in Makurdi around 10:00am and was immediately taken in for questioning.
According to The PUNCH, Ortom was invited by the anti-graft agency to explain some allegations of misappropriation of funds levelled against him while in office.
“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,” The PUNCH quoted a source.
The EFCC is however yet to officially confirm Ortom’s invitation.
