Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has condemned the murder of former President, Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Margaret Igbetar.
Igbetar was found dead in her Makurdi residence a few days after she was killed.
The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula expressed worry on why a citizen who has contributed her quota to the development of the society, especially someone like late Justice Igbetar would be murdered in cold blood.
She was not only a minister in the temple of justice but also fought hard in various capacities to ensure that the rights and liberties of all, especially vulnerable members of the society, are respected and upheld.
The governor who said the murder remains a shock to him, directed security agencies to immediately swing into action and ensure the perpetrators of the heinous act are apprehended and brought to book.
Praying for the repose of her soul, Alia stated that Justice Igbetar’s murder is indeed a great loss to her family, the judicial system, the state and humanity at large.
