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The Benue police command says it has arrested James Aondona, a sergeant, over his alleged involvement in the murder of one Aondohumba Terkula, a resident of the state.

According to the police, the sergeant allegedly killed Terkula on Sunday during an altercation between the duo at Ngibo, Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue.

Anene Sewuese, Benue police spokesperson, in a statement on Monday, said the officer was posted to the area where the incident took place.

Sewuese said the deceased has been deposited at the General Hospital, Katsina-Ala.

“Benue State Police Command has arrested Sgt. James Aondona in connection with the case of culpable homicide received at Katsina-Ala Local Government Area,” the statement reads.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that on 26th June, 2022 at about 1230hrs, Sgt. James Aondona was properly briefed on his schedule of duty and posted to an observation point at Ngibo, Katsina-Ala LGA.

“He decided to engage in an altercation with Mr. Aondohumba Terkula (the deceased) which led to loss of life. The corpse has been deposited at General Hospital, Katsina-Ala.

“While commiserating with the family of the deceased, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Wale Abass, has condemned the unprofessional conduct of the officer involved and ordered that further investigation be carried out.

“He assures the good people of the state that justice will be served as disciplinary procedure has commenced for onward prosecution.”