I did not write the petition against Suswam- Ortom .

Benue state governor Samuel Ortom has denied media reports that he authored the petition that got former governor Suswam arrested and detained by DSS.In a press release signed by the governor's press secretary,Mr Terver Akase,he stated that the Benue State Government has written a petition against leaders of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore and has filed a lawsuit against the group. The State Government has evidence to prove that the socio-cultural organisation is responsible for recent attacks and killing of innocent people in the state.Read the full statement.

We wish to categorically state that Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom did not write a petition which led to the arrest of former Governor of the State, Gabriel Suswam, contrary to some media reports.

Such reports are false, misleading and mischievous.

The Benue State Government has written a petition against leaders of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore and has filed a lawsuit against the group. The State Government has evidence to prove that the socio-cultural organisation is responsible for recent attacks and killing of innocent people in the state.

Those peddling the allegation that Governor Ortom is behind the arrest of his predecessor are doing so to cause disaffection and create a state of confusion.

The Ortom administration will not be distracted from its commitment to get justice for victims of mindless attacks on the state.

We urge Benue people and other Nigerians to disregard the reports.

Terver Akase
Chief Press Secretary
June 22, 2018.