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Ben state governor, Samuel Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has confirmed the sudden demise of the paramount ruler of Tiv nation, Dr. Alfred Akawe Torkula IV.
Ortom while answering questions from journalists today on the news the state about the death of the royal father replied that details of the death and formal announcement would be made public soon as the Tiv traditional council formally meets with him.
"As am talking to you now, members of the Tiv traditional council are on their way coming from Gboko to Makurdi to formally announce the passing away of the paramount ruler," he said.
The Tor-Tiv who assumed throne on April 21, 1991 was chairman of the Benue state council of Chiefs and was aged 71.
He held the position of Pro-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University, Umudike in Abia state until his death.
The late royal father's spokesman had debunked rumours of the death making the round on Monday in the state, saying that the news was being peddled by mischief makers.
Daily Trust
