The Benue State Police Command spokesperson Catherine Anene has confirmed the death of fast-rising singer Terungwa Albert Ikon, known professionally as OrTrees.
According to Punch on Tuesday, Anene confirmed it in a text message.
In the message, she simply wrote: “It’s true.”
She added that the body of the singer was dumped in the river and added that several arrests had been made and those arrested were suspected cultists.
OrTrees’ brother, singer Orduen Ikon, better known as OD Woods, had on Monday dismissed the death rumour about his brother.
He pointed out that his brother’s body was yet to be found.
He wrote: “My brother has not been found, his body has not been found either. The police got new information regarding the case and I’m waiting on them for a complete report.”
The Benue-born singer first raised an alarm on Facebook over his brother’s disappearance on April 19, 2022.
He wrote: “PLEASE HELP US FIND MY BROTHER. Name: Terungwa Albert Ikon aka Or Trees. On Wednesday 13th April 2022 he left my house to our family house at north bank Makurdi and we’ve not seen or heard from him since. Me (sic) and my entire family and have been working with law enforcement agencies, all the authorities but still haven’t found Ortrees.
“Today makes it 7 days since we last saw or heard from him. We have been praying and at this point, we need everyone and anyone’s help with any information that will help find my brother. Please if you have any information that can help find him, head to the nearest police station or call 09062979873. You can also contact any member of the Ikon family, thank you. Nigerian police.
OD Woods has not publicly reacted to the police confirmation at the time this report was filed.
According to a Facebook user, Orga Richard Chin, the deceased was abducted by unknown persons and tortured to death.
