Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, has confirmed the death of Alfred Akawe Torkula, chairman of the state traditional council and the paramount ruler of the Tiv kingdom.
In a chat with NAN on Tuesday, Ortom said he had condoled with the family of the monarch who was installed as the fourth Tor Tiv in April 1991.
Ortom said members of the Tiv traditonal council were on their way to the government house for proper briefing and the handover of the staff of office, which was previously held by the former king.
He said details of the burial plans would be announced later.
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Aged 71 years, Torkula died at a private hospital in Gboko, the traditional seat of his throne, on Monday, according to NAN.
The Tor Tiv was also the pro chancellor of the Michael Okpara Univesity in Abia state.
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