The Police in Makurdi have arrested Dr. Smart Ichor, lecturer with Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JOSTUM) Makurdi, Benue State, in connection with the kidnapping of Mrs. Susan Anyagh, wife of the Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), JOSTUM.
Mrs. Anyagh was kidnapped on 7th December 2024, on Makurdi -Otukpo Road by persons who claimed to be in need, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Benue State Command, Superintendant of Police (SP) Sewuese Anene, says in a statement.
She was attacked by her assailants and left unconscious by the roadside until she was identified and rushed to Primary Healthcare Clinic, Ameladu for treatment, the statement further states.
Upon regaining consciousness, Mrs. Anyagh disclosed that Dr. Ichor was at the scene of the incident and “while moving in the vehicle, her abductors received a call from Dr. Ichor ordering that she should be killed and she became agitated.”
According to the statement, “details of the investigation will be communicated in due time and necessary actions shall be taken.”
The statement quotes Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command (CP), Steve Yabanet, as advising “all concerned persons to be law-abiding and patient with the police as diligent investigation will be carried out to establish the fact in issue.”
Earlier this year, video footage emerged online, showing Dr. Ichor, in what appeared to be an assault on a student.
Is it a kidnap or attack?