As security agents continue the investigation
of alleged corrupt practices in the judiciary,
10 gunmen yesterday stormed three courts in
Makurdi, the Benue State capital, carting
away case files and other sensitive materials.
The gunmen, armed with sophisticated
weapons, stormed the houses accomodating
High Court 9, Magistrates Court and Upper
Area Court, shooting sporadically into the
air.
During the shooting, wife of deputy governor
of the state, Justice Mary Abounu who was
presiding over a case when the gunmen
stormed her court, was held hostage for
some hours.
Speaking on the attack, the Magistrate in
charge of Chief Magistrates’ Court 1, Isaac
Ajim said the gunmen broke the padlock of
the court room and the chambers, and carted
away one of the computers, one printer, a
generator and window curtains, as well as
files for already disposed and indisposed
cases.
At the raid on High Court 9, the gunmen
carted away a refrigerator, three stabilizers,
set of computer, window blinds and left
behind empty bottles of drinks. At the Upper
Area Court, the gunmen reportedly carted
away N280,000. Confirming the incident,
state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),
Moses Yamu, said three security guards had
already been interrogated, adding that the
force would apprehended the suspects and
bring them to book.
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